Prairie City, MO
Unincorporated community in Bates County, Missouri
Prairie City is a small unincorporated community in Bates County, Missouri. It is 5.1 miles E of Rockville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 64783.
Prairie City at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Bates County
- ZIP code
- 64783
- Nearest town
- Rockville (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.0789, -94.1744
Weather in Prairie City now
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Prairie City weather by the hour
Prairie City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie City.
This week in Prairie City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie City
What is the weather usually like in Prairie City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 43.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,105 mm
- 9.8 insnowfall per year · 25 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prairie City: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station APPLETON CITY, MO US (USC00230204), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie City.
Prairie City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prairie City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Prairie City?
Prairie City 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 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Prairie City 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 Prairie City
The closest live webcam is Harrisonville: I-49 N @ 7 Hwy, 38.4 miles N of Prairie City.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Prairie City.
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Questions about Prairie City
Where is Prairie City, MO?
Prairie City is an unincorporated community in Bates County, Missouri, 5.1 miles E of Rockville.
What county is Prairie City in?
Prairie City is in Bates County, Missouri.
What is the ZIP code of Prairie City, MO?
The ZIP code for Prairie City is 64783.
What is the nearest town to Prairie City?
Rockville, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prairie City?
Yes. The closest is Harrisonville: I-49 N @ 7 Hwy, 38.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prairie City?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Prairie City?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Prairie City?
About 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Prairie City?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Prairie City?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prairie City have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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