Sparta, MO

Unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Missouri

Sparta is a small unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Missouri. It is 3.9 miles SE of Faucett, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 64448.

Sparta at a glance

State
Missouri
County
Buchanan County
ZIP code
64448
Nearest town
Faucett (3.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.6503, -94.8328

Weather in Sparta now

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Sparta weather by the hour

Sparta weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Sparta

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sparta

What is the weather usually like in Sparta?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°32°53°73°93°37°17°Jan43°21°Feb55°31°Mar66°42°Apr76°54°May85°64°Jun88°67°Jul86°65°Aug80°54°Sep68°43°Oct53°31°Nov41°21°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.9"Feb2.1"Mar3.7"Apr4.9"May4.8"Jun4.7"Jul3.8"Aug3.2"Sep2.8"Oct1.9"Nov1.3"Dec

Best time to visit Sparta: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ST JOSEPH ROSECRANS AP, MO US (USW00013993), adjusted for the elevation of Sparta.

Sparta weather month by month

January
37° 17°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
43° 21°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
55° 31°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
66° 42°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 54°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 64°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
88° 67°F
4.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
86° 65°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
80° 54°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
68° 43°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
53° 31°F
1.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
41° 21°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Sparta through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:36 AM5:21 PM9 h 44 min
February7:09 AM5:57 PM10 h 47 min
March7:28 AM7:27 PM11 h 58 min
April6:39 AM7:58 PM13 h 18 min
May6:03 AM8:28 PM14 h 25 min
June5:49 AM8:50 PM15 h 0 min
July6:02 AM8:47 PM14 h 44 min
August6:30 AM8:17 PM13 h 46 min
September6:59 AM7:29 PM12 h 30 min
October7:28 AM6:41 PM11 h 13 min
November7:02 AM5:05 PM10 h 2 min
December7:31 AM4:57 PM9 h 26 min

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

What is the weather like in Sparta?

Sparta 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 17°F (-8°C).

It gets about 34.8 inches (883 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Sparta 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 Sparta

The closest live webcam is Elwood: US-36 W. of Missouri River, 7.1 miles N of Sparta.

Elwood: US-36 W. of Missouri RiverElwood · 7.1 mi NOn Windy
Woodruff: I-29 NB @ County Road UWoodruff · 14.0 mi SOn Windy
Tracy: I-29 NB @ Sharp's Station RdTracy · 17.5 mi SOn Windy
Trimble: MO and Smithville Lake area webcamTrimble · 18.5 mi SEOn Windy
Tracy: I-29 SB @ Elm Grove RdTracy · 18.6 mi SOn Windy
Platte City: I-29 SB @ Platte RiverPlatte City · 19.1 mi SOn Windy
Platte City: I-29 S @ at MAIN STPlatte City · 19.8 mi SOn Windy
Platte City: I-29 S @ 92 HwyPlatte City · 20.9 mi SOn Windy
Kansas City: I-29 S @ I-435Kansas City · 21.9 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Sparta

Where is Sparta, MO?

Sparta is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Missouri, 3.9 miles SE of Faucett.

What county is Sparta in?

Sparta is in Buchanan County, Missouri.

What is the ZIP code of Sparta, MO?

The ZIP code for Sparta is 64448.

What is the nearest town to Sparta?

Faucett, 3.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sparta?

Yes. The closest is Elwood: US-36 W. of Missouri River, 7.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sparta?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Sparta?

January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Sparta?

About 34.8 inches (883 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Sparta?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Sparta?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sparta have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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