Dessa, MO
Unincorporated community in Newton County, Missouri
Dessa is a small unincorporated community in Newton County, Missouri. It is 5.5 miles NW of Seneca, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 64865.
Dessa at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Newton County
- ZIP code
- 64865
- Nearest town
- Seneca (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 36.8069, -94.5214
Weather in Dessa now
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Dessa weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dessa.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dessa
What is the weather usually like in Dessa?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 50.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,269 mm
- 8.1 insnowfall per year · 21 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dessa: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEOSHO, MO US (USC00235976), adjusted for the elevation of Dessa.
Dessa weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dessa through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:28 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dessa?
Dessa has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.0 inches (1,269 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dessa is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Dessa
The closest live webcam is Loma Linda: Downstream Casino Resort, 14.5 miles NW of Dessa.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dessa.
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Questions about Dessa
Where is Dessa, MO?
Dessa is an unincorporated community in Newton County, Missouri, 5.5 miles NW of Seneca.
What county is Dessa in?
Dessa is in Newton County, Missouri.
What is the ZIP code of Dessa, MO?
The ZIP code for Dessa is 64865.
What is the nearest town to Dessa?
Seneca, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dessa?
Yes. The closest is Loma Linda: Downstream Casino Resort, 14.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dessa?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Dessa?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Dessa?
About 50.0 inches (1,269 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dessa?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dessa?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dessa have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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