Knob Noster, Missouri Weather
Knob Noster, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Knob Noster, Johnson County.
Full aviation weather for Knob Noster is published on the Whiteman Air Force Base (KSZL) page, 4 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Knob Noster have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Knob Noster: Skyhaven Airport (KRCM) 21 km · Sedalia Memorial Airport (KDMO) 34 km · Higginsville Industrial Municipal Airport (KHIG) 36 km · Clinton Memorial Airport (KGLY) 47 km · Marshall Memorial Municipal Airport (KMHL) 48 km
Conditions reported at KSZL describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Knob Noster specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Knob Noster.
About Knob Noster, Missouri
Knob Noster unfolds across a landscape where the rolling Missouri prairie meets a gentle, fertile terrain. It lies 42.6 miles east-south-east of Blue Springs, MO (from Blue Springs, MO: bearing 114°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east of Warrensburg. The sky here often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses, particularly in the golden hush of late afternoon, painting the fields of corn and soybeans in hues of amber and rose. The earth itself, a rich, dark loam, seems to hold the memory of ancient grasses and the slow, steady work of generations. Beyond the immediate embrace of the town, small woodlands punctuate the horizon, their leaves rustling with a quiet murmur that speaks of the wind’s passage. This is a place where the air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of turned soil and the sweet perfume of wild blossoms, a subtle invitation to breathe deep and find a measure of peace. The history of Knob Noster is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its agricultural roots and the quiet resilience of its people. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the rich soil, the local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with farming remaining a cornerstone of its identity. While the rhythm of life here is unhurried, a steady hum of activity underpins the community, from the grain elevators that stand like sentinels against the sky to the local businesses that form the heart of its commercial district. Knob Noster carries a distinct character, a blend of practicality and a deep appreciation for the simple, enduring beauty of its surroundings, a place where the past whispers through the present in the rustle of corn stalks and the open, welcoming sky.
Live animated radar for Knob Noster and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Knob Noster, Johnson County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 38.76668°N, 93.558546°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 65336 |
| Area Code | 573 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Knob Noster, Missouri Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Knob Noster, Missouri, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Knob Noster includes coordinates 38.766680°N, 93.558546°W, situated in Johnson County. ZIP code 65336. Telephone area code: 573. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
