Sundown, Missouri Weather
Sundown, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Sundown, Ozark County.
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About Sundown, Missouri
Sundown unfolds across rolling hills, a place where the Ozark landscape asserts its gentle, persistent presence. It lies 57.8 miles south-east of Springfield, MO (from Springfield, MO: bearing 141°T), and is situated 13.0 miles north-north-west of Bull Shoals. The air, especially as the day wanes, carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a fragrance that clings to the winding roads and the clusters of houses that dot the terrain. Here, the land itself seems to breathe, its contours softened by time and the slow work of water, creating a mosaic of dense woodlands and open meadows that catch the deepening light. The character of Sundown is not one of grand pronouncements, but rather of quiet resilience, etched into the weathered wood of porches and the steady gaze of its inhabitants, a people accustomed to the rhythms of the seasons. The history of Sundown is a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life, a story interwoven with the bounty and challenges of this Ozark setting. For generations, the land has been the primary source of sustenance, with farming and timber providing the backbone of the local economy, though the persistent lure of the surrounding natural beauty has also drawn a steady stream of visitors seeking its tranquility. While no grand universities or famous figures claim Sundown as their sole origin, the region has a distinct cultural character, shaped by traditions passed down and a profound connection to the natural world. The waterways, clear and cool, are not just scenic elements but vital arteries, offering both recreation and a reminder of the enduring power of nature in this corner of Missouri.
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| Location | Sundown, Ozark County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 36.566453°N, 92.636833°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 65761 |
| Area Code | 417 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Sundown, Missouri Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sundown, 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 Sundown includes coordinates 36.566453°N, 92.636833°W, situated in Ozark County. ZIP code 65761. 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.
