Rucker, MO

Unincorporated community in Bates County, Missouri

Rucker is a small unincorporated community in Bates County, Missouri. It is 1.3 miles E of Foster, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 64745.

Rucker at a glance

State
Missouri
County
Bates County
ZIP code
64745
Nearest town
Foster (1.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.1739, -94.5303

Weather in Rucker now

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Rucker weather by the hour

Rucker weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rucker

What is the weather usually like in Rucker?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°35°55°74°94°40°20°Jan46°24°Feb56°33°Mar66°43°Apr76°55°May85°65°Jun89°69°Jul88°66°Aug81°57°Sep70°45°Oct56°33°Nov45°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.6"Jan1.9"Feb2.8"Mar4.6"Apr6.3"May5.6"Jun4.4"Jul3.8"Aug4.3"Sep3.4"Oct2.9"Nov2.1"Dec

Best time to visit Rucker: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUTLER 4W, MO US (USC00231145), adjusted for the elevation of Rucker.

Rucker weather month by month

January
40° 20°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
February
46° 24°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
March
56° 33°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
April
66° 43°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 55°F
6.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 65°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 69°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
88° 66°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
81° 57°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
70° 45°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 33°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
45° 24°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rucker through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:31 AM5:23 PM9 h 51 min
February7:06 AM5:57 PM10 h 51 min
March7:27 AM7:26 PM11 h 59 min
April6:40 AM7:55 PM13 h 15 min
May6:05 AM8:23 PM14 h 17 min
June5:52 AM8:44 PM14 h 51 min
July6:05 AM8:42 PM14 h 36 min
August6:31 AM8:13 PM13 h 41 min
September6:58 AM7:27 PM12 h 28 min
October7:25 AM6:41 PM11 h 15 min
November6:58 AM5:07 PM10 h 9 min
December7:26 AM5:00 PM9 h 34 min

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

What is the weather like in Rucker?

Rucker has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 43.6 inches (1,107 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 Rucker 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 Rucker

The closest live webcam is Harrisonville: I-49 N @ 7 Hwy, 32.2 miles N of Rucker.

Harrisonville: I-49 N @ 7 HwyHarrisonville · 32.2 mi NOn Windy
Harrisonville: I-49 S @ S of Mo-2Harrisonville · 33.9 mi NOn Windy
Harrisonville: I-49 N @ N of Mo-2Harrisonville · 34.5 mi NOn Windy
Paola: US-169 @ K-68Paola · 34.7 mi NWOn Windy
Harrisonville: I-49 S @ North of 291Harrisonville · 34.8 mi NOn Windy
Peculiar: I-49 N @ Hwy JPeculiar · 38.2 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Rucker

Where is Rucker, MO?

Rucker is an unincorporated community in Bates County, Missouri, 1.3 miles E of Foster.

What county is Rucker in?

Rucker is in Bates County, Missouri.

What is the ZIP code of Rucker, MO?

The ZIP code for Rucker is 64745.

What is the nearest town to Rucker?

Foster, 1.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rucker?

Yes. The closest is Harrisonville: I-49 N @ 7 Hwy, 32.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rucker?

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

What is the coldest month in Rucker?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Rucker?

About 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Rucker?

Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rucker?

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

What climate does Rucker have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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