Doniphan, Missouri Weather
Doniphan, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Doniphan, Ripley County.
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About Doniphan, Missouri
Doniphan rests in the verdant embrace of the Ozark foothills, where the land gently rolls and dips, cloaked in a patchwork of dense forest and sun-drenched fields. It lies 42.9 miles north-north-west of Paragould, AR (from Paragould, AR: bearing 335°T), and is situated 20.0 miles north-west of Corning. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the surrounding woods, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in, especially in the hushed hours of dusk when the light softens and the shadows lengthen, painting the landscape in hues of muted gold and deep indigo. The Current River, a ribbon of clear, cool water, winds its way through this terrain, its presence a quiet, persistent murmur, shaping the contours of the land and offering a sense of tranquil permanence to the scene. The very character of Doniphan seems to be etched by the slow, deliberate movement of water and the enduring strength of the ancient trees that stand sentinel over the rolling hills. This corner of Ripley County carries the echoes of a past deeply entwined with the bounty of the land and the flow of its waterways. Historically, the timber industry, fueled by the abundant hardwood forests, played a significant role in the economic life of Doniphan, the rhythmic thud of axes and the rumble of logging trains once a familiar sound. The Current River itself served as a vital artery for commerce and connection, and its banks continue to draw those seeking solace in its natural beauty, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and quiet contemplation. While the grand logging operations have long since faded, agriculture remains a cornerstone, with farms dotting the landscape, their fields yielding crops that reflect the rich soil. The pace of life in Doniphan retains a certain unhurried grace, a testament to the enduring spirit of a community that has always found its strength in the natural world and the quiet resilience of its people.
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| Location | Doniphan, Ripley County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 36.620892°N, 90.823455°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 63935 |
| Area Code | 816 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Doniphan, Missouri Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Doniphan, 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 Doniphan includes coordinates 36.620892°N, 90.823455°W, situated in Ripley County. ZIP code 63935. 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.
