Ridge Prairie, MO

Unincorporated community in Saline County, Missouri

Ridge Prairie is a small unincorporated community in Saline County, Missouri. It is 3.4 miles NE of Nelson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 65347.

Ridge Prairie at a glance

State
Missouri
County
Saline County
ZIP code
65347
Nearest town
Nelson (3.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.9556, -93.0681

Weather in Ridge Prairie now

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Ridge Prairie weather by the hour

Ridge Prairie weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ridge Prairie

What is the weather usually like in Ridge Prairie?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°34°53°73°92°37°19°Jan42°22°Feb54°32°Mar65°43°Apr75°54°May84°64°Jun87°67°Jul86°65°Aug79°56°Sep67°45°Oct53°33°Nov41°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.5"Jan1.9"Feb3.0"Mar4.4"Apr5.5"May5.1"Jun4.6"Jul3.9"Aug4.0"Sep3.2"Oct2.6"Nov2.1"Dec

Best time to visit Ridge Prairie: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARSHALL, MO US (USW00013991), adjusted for the elevation of Ridge Prairie.

Ridge Prairie weather month by month

January
37° 19°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
February
42° 22°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
March
54° 32°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
April
65° 43°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
75° 54°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 64°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
87° 67°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 65°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
79° 56°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 45°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
53° 33°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
41° 24°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Ridge Prairie through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:27 AM5:15 PM9 h 47 min
February7:01 AM5:50 PM10 h 49 min
March7:21 AM7:20 PM11 h 58 min
April6:33 AM7:50 PM13 h 16 min
May5:57 AM8:19 PM14 h 21 min
June5:44 AM8:41 PM14 h 56 min
July5:57 AM8:38 PM14 h 40 min
August6:24 AM8:08 PM13 h 44 min
September6:52 AM7:22 PM12 h 29 min
October7:20 AM6:35 PM11 h 14 min
November6:53 AM4:59 PM10 h 5 min
December7:22 AM4:52 PM9 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in Ridge Prairie?

Ridge Prairie has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).

It gets about 41.8 inches (1,061 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Ridge Prairie is May–June and August–September. 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 Ridge Prairie

The closest live webcam is Lake Ozark › North-west: Bagnell Dam Boulevard, 57.2 miles SE of Ridge Prairie.

Lake Ozark › North-west: Bagnell Dam BoulevardLake Ozark · 57.2 mi SEOn Windy
Blue Springs: I-70 W @ East of Adams DairyBlue Springs · 62.3 mi WOn Windy
Damsel › North: Lake of the OzarksDamsel · 62.5 mi SOn Windy
Linn Creek › South-west: Lake of the OzarksLinn Creek · 63.3 mi SOn Windy
Blue Springs: I-70 E @ East of Mo7Blue Springs · 64.4 mi WOn Windy
Blue Springs: I-70 W @ 7 HWYBlue Springs · 64.9 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ridge Prairie.

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Map of Ridge Prairie, MO

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Questions about Ridge Prairie

Where is Ridge Prairie, MO?

Ridge Prairie is an unincorporated community in Saline County, Missouri, 3.4 miles NE of Nelson.

What county is Ridge Prairie in?

Ridge Prairie is in Saline County, Missouri.

What is the ZIP code of Ridge Prairie, MO?

The ZIP code for Ridge Prairie is 65347.

What is the nearest town to Ridge Prairie?

Nelson, 3.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ridge Prairie?

Yes. The closest is Lake Ozark › North-west: Bagnell Dam Boulevard, 57.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ridge Prairie?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Ridge Prairie?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Ridge Prairie?

About 41.8 inches (1,061 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Ridge Prairie?

Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ridge Prairie?

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

What climate does Ridge Prairie have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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