Craig, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Craig, Holt County.
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Craig unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle breath of the prairie, where the land rises and falls in subtle swells beneath a sky that seems to stretch into forever. It lies 40.5 miles north-west of Saint Joseph, MO (from Saint Joseph, MO: bearing 317°T), and is situated 8.6 miles west-north-west of Mound City. Fields of grain, gold and green in their season, unfurl like vast carpets, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple that offer shade and a whisper of wildness. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, tinged with the sweet perfume of blooming clover in the spring and the dry, sun-baked aroma of late summer. Evenings here often bring a particular quality of light, a deepening amber that softens the edges of the horizon and casts long, contemplative shadows across the furrows and the quiet lanes that connect the scattered farmsteads. The history of Craig is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land. Settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile soil of Holt County, its economy has long been anchored in agriculture, with corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its prosperity. Life here moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, reflecting the rhythms of the planting and harvest seasons. While no great industries have reshaped its character, the resilience and self-sufficiency of its residents define Craig. The local gathering places, whether a diner or a church hall, serve as the heart of the community, places where stories are shared and the quiet traditions of the prairie are kept alive.
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| Location | Craig, Holt County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 40.194719°N, 95.37109°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 64437 |
| Area Code | 816 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Craig, 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 Craig includes coordinates 40.194719°N, 95.371090°W, situated in Holt County. ZIP code 64437. Telephone area code: 816. 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.