Gaines Ford, MO

Historical community (former settlement) in Phelps County, Missouri

Gaines Ford is a historical community (former settlement) in Phelps County, Missouri. It is 8.2 miles S of Doolittle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 65580.

Gaines Ford at a glance

State
Missouri
County
Phelps County
ZIP code
65580
Nearest town
Doolittle (8.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.0600, -91.8925

Weather in Gaines Ford now

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Gaines Ford weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gaines Ford.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gaines Ford

What is the weather usually like in Gaines Ford?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°36°55°74°93°41°22°Jan46°26°Feb56°35°Mar67°45°Apr75°54°May83°63°Jun88°67°Jul87°66°Aug79°58°Sep68°46°Oct55°35°Nov44°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.2"Jan2.1"Feb3.4"Mar4.7"Apr5.4"May4.5"Jun4.4"Jul3.7"Aug3.8"Sep3.2"Oct3.4"Nov2.3"Dec

Best time to visit Gaines Ford: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VICHY ROLLA NATIONAL AP, MO US (USW00013997), adjusted for the elevation of Gaines Ford.

Gaines Ford weather month by month

January
41° 22°F
2.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
46° 26°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
56° 35°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
67° 45°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
75° 54°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 63°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 67°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
87° 66°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
79° 58°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
68° 46°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
55° 35°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
44° 27°F
2.3 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Gaines Ford through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:13 PM9 h 52 min
February6:55 AM5:47 PM10 h 51 min
March7:16 AM7:15 PM11 h 59 min
April6:30 AM7:44 PM13 h 14 min
May5:55 AM8:12 PM14 h 17 min
June5:42 AM8:33 PM14 h 50 min
July5:55 AM8:31 PM14 h 35 min
August6:21 AM8:02 PM13 h 40 min
September6:48 AM7:17 PM12 h 28 min
October7:15 AM6:31 PM11 h 16 min
November6:47 AM4:57 PM10 h 9 min
December7:15 AM4:50 PM9 h 35 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Gaines Ford?

Gaines Ford has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).

It gets about 43.1 inches (1,094 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Gaines Ford is May–June 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 Gaines Ford

The closest live webcam is Lake Ozark › North-west: Bagnell Dam Boulevard, 41.4 miles W of Gaines Ford.

Lake Ozark › North-west: Bagnell Dam BoulevardLake Ozark · 41.4 mi WOn Windy
Damsel › North: Lake of the OzarksDamsel · 44.3 mi WOn Windy
Linn Creek › South-west: Lake of the OzarksLinn Creek · 46.2 mi WOn Windy
Oakville › Southunknown · 88.2 mi EOn Windy
Cabanne Place › North: World Chess Hall of FameCabanne Place · 97.3 mi NEOn Windy
Oak Mound › North-west: Spring CreekOak Mound · 97.3 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gaines Ford.

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Questions about Gaines Ford

Where is Gaines Ford, MO?

Gaines Ford is a historical community (former settlement) in Phelps County, Missouri, 8.2 miles S of Doolittle.

What county is Gaines Ford in?

Gaines Ford is in Phelps County, Missouri.

What is the ZIP code of Gaines Ford, MO?

The ZIP code for Gaines Ford is 65580.

What is the nearest town to Gaines Ford?

Doolittle, 8.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gaines Ford?

Yes. The closest is Lake Ozark › North-west: Bagnell Dam Boulevard, 41.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gaines Ford?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Gaines Ford?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Gaines Ford?

About 43.1 inches (1,094 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Gaines Ford?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Gaines Ford?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Gaines Ford have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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