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Taum Sauk Mountain

#41
1772 ft (540 m) Saint Francois Mountains
Taum Sauk Mountain

About Taum Sauk Mountain

Taum Sauk Mountain is Missouri's highest point at 1,772 feet, located in the Saint Francois Mountains. The summit can be reached by car and a short walk to a marker in the forest. The area is part of Taum Sauk Mountain State Park and offers hiking trails through the ancient igneous mountains of southeastern Missouri.

History

Named after a Piankeshaw Indian chief, Taum Sauk Mountain sits in some of Missouri's oldest geological formations. The Saint Francois Mountains are among the oldest exposed rocks in North America, representing ancient volcanic activity from over a billion years ago.

Weather Forecast

moderate rain

Current Conditions

71°F

moderate rain

Feels like 73°F

Weather Alert

  • Precipitation in the forecast
Average 75°F
High 78°F
Low 71°F
Wind Up to 10 mph
Humidity 95%
Sunrise 10:43 AM
Sunset 1:28 AM
0.76 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
3 PM
moderate rain
71°F
Feels: 73°F 10 mph (Gusts: 25) 96% 4.4 miles 0.25 inches
6 PM
moderate rain
75°F
Feels: 77°F 6 mph (Gusts: 18) 98% 6.2 miles 0.46 inches
9 PM
light rain
78°F
Feels: 80°F 5 mph (Gusts: 14) 92% 6.2 miles 0.05 inches
Average 78°F
High 93°F
Low 69°F
Wind Up to 11 mph
Humidity 77%
Sunrise 10:43 AM
Sunset 1:28 AM
0.33 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
78°F
Feels: 79°F 7 mph (Gusts: 14) 81% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
moderate rain
72°F
Feels: 74°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 99% 6.2 miles 0.13 inches
6 AM
moderate rain
70°F
Feels: 72°F 3 mph (Gusts: 6) 99% 6.2 miles 0.19 inches
9 AM
scattered clouds
69°F
Feels: 70°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 98% 6.2 miles
12 PM
few clouds
69°F
Feels: 70°F 4 mph (Gusts: 14) 96% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
82°F
Feels: 85°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 63% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
91°F
Feels: 92°F 9 mph (Gusts: 13) 40% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
93°F
Feels: 94°F 11 mph (Gusts: 13) 37% 6.2 miles
Average 80°F
High 96°F
Low 68°F
Wind Up to 11 mph
Humidity 64%
Sunrise 10:43 AM
Sunset 1:28 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
84°F
Feels: 86°F 7 mph (Gusts: 20) 52% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
72°F
Feels: 73°F 4 mph (Gusts: 2) 85% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
70°F
Feels: 71°F 4 mph (Gusts: 9) 91% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
68°F
Feels: 69°F 4 mph (Gusts: 11) 86% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
70°F
Feels: 70°F 4 mph (Gusts: 23) 83% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
85°F
Feels: 87°F 8 mph (Gusts: 16) 51% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
95°F
Feels: 96°F 10 mph (Gusts: 16) 33% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
96°F
Feels: 96°F 11 mph (Gusts: 14) 31% 6.2 miles
Average 81°F
High 96°F
Low 68°F
Wind Up to 10 mph
Humidity 64%
Sunrise 10:43 AM
Sunset 1:28 AM
12 AM
few clouds
87°F
Feels: 91°F 10 mph (Gusts: 18) 53% 6.2 miles
3 AM
few clouds
74°F
Feels: 75°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 81% 6.2 miles
6 AM
few clouds
70°F
Feels: 71°F 3 mph (Gusts: 7) 89% 6.2 miles
9 AM
few clouds
68°F
Feels: 69°F 3 mph (Gusts: 6) 91% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
71°F
Feels: 71°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 85% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
85°F
Feels: 87°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 52% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
95°F
Feels: 94°F 7 mph (Gusts: 9) 32% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
96°F
Feels: 96°F 8 mph (Gusts: 9) 29% 6.2 miles
Average 80°F
High 92°F
Low 70°F
Wind Up to 10 mph
Humidity 64%
Sunrise 10:43 AM
Sunset 1:28 AM
12 AM
clear sky
87°F
Feels: 89°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 48% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
75°F
Feels: 76°F 4 mph (Gusts: 12) 73% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
71°F
Feels: 72°F 3 mph (Gusts: 7) 82% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
70°F
Feels: 70°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 88% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
72°F
Feels: 73°F 3 mph (Gusts: 6) 85% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
85°F
Feels: 88°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 59% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
92°F
Feels: 95°F 10 mph (Gusts: 14) 40% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
92°F
Feels: 93°F 10 mph (Gusts: 12) 38% 6.2 miles
Average 75°F
High 85°F
Low 70°F
Wind Up to 10 mph
Humidity 81%
Sunrise 10:43 AM
Sunset 1:28 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
85°F
Feels: 88°F 10 mph (Gusts: 15) 58% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
75°F
Feels: 76°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 81% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
72°F
Feels: 73°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 87% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
70°F
Feels: 71°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 93% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
72°F
Feels: 74°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 87% 6.2 miles

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