Sonora, MO
Unincorporated community in Atchison County, Missouri
Sonora is a small unincorporated community in Atchison County, Missouri. It is 2.3 miles SE of Watson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 64496.
Sonora at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Atchison County
- ZIP code
- 64496
- Nearest town
- Watson (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.4981, -95.6592
Weather in Sonora now
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Sonora weather by the hour
Sonora weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sonora.
This week in Sonora
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sonora
What is the weather usually like in Sonora?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 32.3 inprecipitation per year · 821 mm
- 30.4 insnowfall per year · 77 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sonora: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AUBURN 5 ESE, NE US (USC00250435), adjusted for the elevation of Sonora.
Sonora weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sonora through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sonora?
Sonora 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 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 32.3 inches (821 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 30 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sonora 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 Sonora
The closest live webcam is Julian › North: US 75: S of - Spur S64A: Hwy 75 North, 10.5 miles W of Sonora.
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Questions about Sonora
Where is Sonora, MO?
Sonora is an unincorporated community in Atchison County, Missouri, 2.3 miles SE of Watson.
What county is Sonora in?
Sonora is in Atchison County, Missouri.
What is the ZIP code of Sonora, MO?
The ZIP code for Sonora is 64496.
What is the nearest town to Sonora?
Watson, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sonora?
Yes. The closest is Julian › North: US 75: S of - Spur S64A: Hwy 75 North, 10.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sonora?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sonora?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Sonora?
About 32.3 inches (821 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sonora?
Yes, about 30 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sonora?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sonora have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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