Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri Weather
Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Chain-O-Lakes, Barry County.
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About Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri
Chain-O-Lakes unfurls across the Ozark foothills, a gentle mosaic of emerald woodlands and shimmering water bodies that give the locality its name. It lies 26.0 miles east-north-east of Rogers, AR (from Rogers, AR: bearing 57°T), and is situated 3.4 miles north of Holiday Island. The terrain here is a study in subtle undulations, where shallow valleys cradle these interconnected lakes and streams, their surfaces often mirroring the vast, cerulean sky. The air itself carries a faint, earthy perfume of damp soil and pine needles, a constant reminder of the surrounding natural abundance. In the quiet hours of early morning, a soft mist often rises from the water, lending an ethereal quality to the landscape, blurring the edges between water and wood as the sun begins its ascent. The character of Chain-O-Lakes is one of quiet repose, a place where the natural world dictates the rhythm of life, and the murmur of flowing water provides a constant, soothing soundtrack. The history of Chain-O-Lakes is intimately tied to the land's capacity to sustain life and industry. For generations, the fertile soil and abundant waterways have supported agriculture, with small farms dotting the landscape, their fields a patchwork of cultivated crops against the wilder backdrop of the Ozarks. Fishing and recreation have long been cornerstones of the local economy, drawing visitors to its shores and providing a livelihood for many. While no grand universities or bustling metropolises define Chain-O-Lakes, its distinctive charm lies in its unpretentious connection to the earth and water, a place where the past is not so much a monument as a living presence, whispered in the rustling leaves and the gentle lapping of water against the shore. The distinctive character of Chain-O-Lakes is one of enduring simplicity, a steadfast commitment to the quiet beauty of its natural heritage.
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| Location | Chain-O-Lakes, Barry County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 36.534513°N, 93.724916°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 65641 |
| Area Code | 417 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Chain-O-Lakes includes coordinates 36.534513°N, 93.724916°W, situated in Barry County. ZIP code 65641. Telephone area code: 417. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
