Head Ford, MO
Historical community (former settlement) in Iron County, Missouri
Head Ford is a historical community (former settlement) in Iron County, Missouri. It is 9.5 miles W of Des Arc, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 63950.
Head Ford at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Iron County
- ZIP code
- 63950
- Nearest town
- Des Arc (9.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.3061, -90.4658
Weather in Head Ford now
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Head Ford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Head Ford.
This week in Head Ford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Head Ford
What is the weather usually like in Head Ford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 46.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,176 mm
- 9.3 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Head Ford: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FREDERICKTOWN, MO US (USC00233038), adjusted for the elevation of Head Ford.
Head Ford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Head Ford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Head Ford?
Head 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 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Head 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 Head Ford
The closest live webcam is Perryville, 43.7 miles NE of Head Ford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Head Ford.
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Questions about Head Ford
Where is Head Ford, MO?
Head Ford is a historical community (former settlement) in Iron County, Missouri, 9.5 miles W of Des Arc.
What county is Head Ford in?
Head Ford is in Iron County, Missouri.
What is the ZIP code of Head Ford, MO?
The ZIP code for Head Ford is 63950.
What is the nearest town to Head Ford?
Des Arc, 9.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Head Ford?
Yes. The closest is Perryville, 43.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Head Ford?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Head Ford?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Head Ford?
About 46.3 inches (1,176 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Head Ford?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Head Ford?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Head Ford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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