Opal, MO

Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Missouri

Opal is a small unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Missouri. It is 4.2 miles S of Verona, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 65605.

Opal at a glance

State
Missouri
County
Lawrence County
ZIP code
65605
Nearest town
Verona (4.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.0211, -93.7700

Weather in Opal now

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Opal weather by the hour

Opal weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Opal

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Opal

What is the weather usually like in Opal?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°36°56°75°94°44°22°Jan49°26°Feb58°35°Mar68°44°Apr76°54°May84°64°Jun89°67°Jul89°65°Aug82°57°Sep71°45°Oct58°35°Nov47°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.4"Jan2.3"Feb3.7"Mar4.6"Apr5.9"May5.3"Jun4.0"Jul3.0"Aug4.7"Sep2.9"Oct3.9"Nov2.8"Dec

Best time to visit Opal: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT VERNON UNIV MO - SW CTR, MO US (USC00235862), adjusted for the elevation of Opal.

Opal weather month by month

January
44° 22°F
2.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
49° 26°F
2.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
58° 35°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
68° 44°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 54°F
5.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 64°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
89° 67°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
89° 65°F
3.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
82° 57°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
71° 45°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 35°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
47° 26°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Opal through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:25 AM5:23 PM9 h 57 min
February7:01 AM5:56 PM10 h 54 min
March7:24 AM7:23 PM11 h 59 min
April6:38 AM7:51 PM13 h 12 min
May6:05 AM8:17 PM14 h 12 min
June5:53 AM8:37 PM14 h 44 min
July6:06 AM8:36 PM14 h 30 min
August6:30 AM8:08 PM13 h 37 min
September6:56 AM7:24 PM12 h 28 min
October7:21 AM6:39 PM11 h 18 min
November6:52 AM5:06 PM10 h 14 min
December7:19 AM5:00 PM9 h 41 min

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

What is the weather like in Opal?

Opal has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).

It gets about 45.5 inches (1,155 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Opal is May and August to 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 Opal

The closest live webcam is Pea Ridge › West: Blackhawk Stadium, 43.7 miles SW of Opal.

Pea Ridge › West: Blackhawk StadiumPea Ridge · 43.7 mi SWOn Windy
Loma Linda: US-166 at Galena MM 163.6Loma Linda · 46.9 mi WOn Windy
Loma Linda: Downstream Casino ResortLoma Linda · 47.0 mi WOn Windy
Pea Ridge: Sugar Creek Soccer ParkPea Ridge · 47.7 mi SWOn Windy
Lowell: US-400 at US-166Lowell · 51.4 mi WOn Windy
Riverton: US-69 SB at Baxter Springs MM 6.3Riverton · 52.0 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Opal.

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Questions about Opal

Where is Opal, MO?

Opal is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Missouri, 4.2 miles S of Verona.

What county is Opal in?

Opal is in Lawrence County, Missouri.

What is the ZIP code of Opal, MO?

The ZIP code for Opal is 65605.

What is the nearest town to Opal?

Verona, 4.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Opal?

Yes. The closest is Pea Ridge › West: Blackhawk Stadium, 43.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Opal?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Opal?

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

How much does it rain in Opal?

About 45.5 inches (1,155 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Opal?

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

When is the best time to visit Opal?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Opal have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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