Turtle, MO
Unincorporated community in Dent County, Missouri
Turtle is a small unincorporated community in Dent County, Missouri. It is 10.5 miles NW of Salem, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 65560.
Turtle at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Dent County
- ZIP code
- 65560
- Nearest town
- Salem (10.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.5233, -91.4122
Weather in Turtle now
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Turtle weather by the hour
Turtle weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Turtle.
This week in Turtle
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Turtle
What is the weather usually like in Turtle?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 47.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,194 mm
- 1.3 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Turtle: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALEM, MO US (USC00237506), adjusted for the elevation of Turtle.
Turtle weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Turtle through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:29 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 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Turtle?
Turtle has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Turtle 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 Turtle
The closest live webcam is Oak Mound › North-west: Spring Creek, 72.0 miles SW of Turtle.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Turtle.
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Questions about Turtle
Where is Turtle, MO?
Turtle is an unincorporated community in Dent County, Missouri, 10.5 miles NW of Salem.
What county is Turtle in?
Turtle is in Dent County, Missouri.
What is the ZIP code of Turtle, MO?
The ZIP code for Turtle is 65560.
What is the nearest town to Turtle?
Salem, 10.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Turtle?
Yes. The closest is Oak Mound › North-west: Spring Creek, 72.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Turtle?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Turtle?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Turtle?
About 47.0 inches (1,194 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Turtle?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Turtle?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Turtle have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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