Famous, MO
Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Missouri
Famous is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Missouri. It is 1.8 miles SW of Cave, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 63379.
Famous at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Lincoln County
- ZIP code
- 63379
- Nearest town
- Cave (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.0350, -91.0119
Weather in Famous now
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Famous weather by the hour
Famous weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Famous.
This week in Famous
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Famous
What is the weather usually like in Famous?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 41.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,048 mm
- 16.3 insnowfall per year · 41 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Famous: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELSBERRY 1 S, MO US (USC00232591), adjusted for the elevation of Famous.
Famous weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Famous through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Famous?
Famous has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 41.2 inches (1,048 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Famous is May–June and August–September. 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 Famous
The closest live webcam is Cabanne Place › North: World Chess Hall of Fame, 48.7 miles SE of Famous.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Famous.
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Questions about Famous
Where is Famous, MO?
Famous is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Missouri, 1.8 miles SW of Cave.
What county is Famous in?
Famous is in Lincoln County, Missouri.
What is the ZIP code of Famous, MO?
The ZIP code for Famous is 63379.
What is the nearest town to Famous?
Cave, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Famous?
Yes. The closest is Cabanne Place › North: World Chess Hall of Fame, 48.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Famous?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Famous?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Famous?
About 41.2 inches (1,048 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Famous?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Famous?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Famous have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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