West Platte, MO
Unincorporated community in Platte County, Missouri
West Platte is a small unincorporated community in Platte County, Missouri. It is 2.7 miles E of Tracy, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 64079.
West Platte at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Platte County
- ZIP code
- 64079
- Nearest town
- Tracy (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.3903, -94.8397
Weather in West Platte now
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West Platte weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Platte.
This week in West Platte
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Platte
What is the weather usually like in West Platte?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 41.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,048 mm
- 18.8 insnowfall per year · 48 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Platte: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEAVENWORTH, KS US (USC00144588), adjusted for the elevation of West Platte.
West Platte weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Platte through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Platte?
West Platte has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 41.3 inches (1,048 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Platte 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 West Platte
The closest live webcam is Tracy: I-29 SB @ Elm Grove Rd, 2.7 miles E of West Platte.
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Questions about West Platte
Where is West Platte, MO?
West Platte is an unincorporated community in Platte County, Missouri, 2.7 miles E of Tracy.
What county is West Platte in?
West Platte is in Platte County, Missouri.
What is the ZIP code of West Platte, MO?
The ZIP code for West Platte is 64079.
What is the nearest town to West Platte?
Tracy, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Platte?
Yes. The closest is Tracy: I-29 SB @ Elm Grove Rd, 2.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Platte?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in West Platte?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in West Platte?
About 41.3 inches (1,048 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in West Platte?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Platte?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Platte have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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