Rector, MO
Unincorporated community in Dent County, Missouri
Rector is a small unincorporated community in Dent County, Missouri. It is 16.1 miles N of Salem, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 65501.
Rector at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Dent County
- ZIP code
- 65501
- Nearest town
- Salem (16.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.4069, -91.5094
Weather in Rector now
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Rector weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rector.
This week in Rector
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rector
What is the weather usually like in Rector?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 49.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,248 mm
- 5.6 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rector: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROUND SPRING 2SW, MO US (USC00237309), adjusted for the elevation of Rector.
Rector weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rector through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rector?
Rector has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.1 inches (1,248 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rector is April–May 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 Rector
The closest live webcam is Oak Mound › North-west: Spring Creek, 62.4 miles SW of Rector.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rector.
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Questions about Rector
Where is Rector, MO?
Rector is an unincorporated community in Dent County, Missouri, 16.1 miles N of Salem.
What county is Rector in?
Rector is in Dent County, Missouri.
What is the ZIP code of Rector, MO?
The ZIP code for Rector is 65501.
What is the nearest town to Rector?
Salem, 16.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rector?
Yes. The closest is Oak Mound › North-west: Spring Creek, 62.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rector?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Rector?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Rector?
About 49.1 inches (1,248 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rector?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rector?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rector have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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