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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

clear sky

Current Conditions

65°F

clear sky

Feels like 66°F

Weather Alert

  • High temperatures expected
  • Precipitation in the forecast
Average 77°F
High 86°F
Low 65°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 65%
Sunrise 10:52 AM
Sunset 1:24 AM
12 PM
clear sky
65°F
Feels: 66°F 4 mph (Gusts: 16) 92% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
74°F
Feels: 75°F 8 mph (Gusts: 13) 72% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
84°F
Feels: 85°F 9 mph (Gusts: 13) 46% 6.2 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
86°F
Feels: 87°F 9 mph (Gusts: 14) 51% 6.2 miles
Average 77°F
High 84°F
Low 68°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 80%
Sunrise 10:52 AM
Sunset 1:24 AM
0.16 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
broken clouds
82°F
Feels: 85°F 8 mph (Gusts: 16) 64% 6.2 miles
3 AM
light rain
74°F
Feels: 76°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 90% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
6 AM
light rain
71°F
Feels: 72°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 96% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
9 AM
clear sky
68°F
Feels: 70°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 98% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
71°F
Feels: 72°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 96% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
80°F
Feels: 83°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 68% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light rain
84°F
Feels: 91°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 68% 5.9 miles 0.04 inches
9 PM
light rain
84°F
Feels: 88°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 63% 6.2 miles 0.10 inches
Average 75°F
High 83°F
Low 69°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 87%
Sunrise 10:52 AM
Sunset 1:24 AM
0.21 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
82°F
Feels: 89°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 84% 6.2 miles 0.03 inches
3 AM
light rain
70°F
Feels: 71°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 96% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
6 AM
scattered clouds
69°F
Feels: 71°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 97% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
69°F
Feels: 70°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 98% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
70°F
Feels: 71°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 97% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
79°F
Feels: 79°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 74% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light rain
83°F
Feels: 87°F 7 mph (Gusts: 6) 64% 6.2 miles 0.03 inches
9 PM
moderate rain
79°F
Feels: 79°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 89% 4.8 miles 0.14 inches
Average 76°F
High 89°F
Low 68°F
Wind Up to 11 mph
Humidity 77%
Sunrise 10:52 AM
Sunset 1:24 AM
0.14 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
moderate rain
75°F
Feels: 76°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 91% 6.2 miles 0.14 inches
3 AM
overcast clouds
71°F
Feels: 72°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 94% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
69°F
Feels: 70°F 3 mph (Gusts: 12) 97% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
68°F
Feels: 69°F 4 mph (Gusts: 20) 97% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
68°F
Feels: 69°F 4 mph (Gusts: 22) 95% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
80°F
Feels: 80°F 9 mph (Gusts: 15) 59% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
87°F
Feels: 88°F 9 mph (Gusts: 13) 45% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
89°F
Feels: 89°F 11 mph (Gusts: 14) 40% 6.2 miles
Average 77°F
High 89°F
Low 67°F
Wind Up to 12 mph
Humidity 65%
Sunrise 10:52 AM
Sunset 1:24 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
81°F
Feels: 82°F 9 mph (Gusts: 19) 57% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
72°F
Feels: 72°F 4 mph (Gusts: 12) 74% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
69°F
Feels: 69°F 4 mph (Gusts: 16) 83% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
67°F
Feels: 68°F 4 mph (Gusts: 24) 86% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
68°F
Feels: 69°F 4 mph (Gusts: 26) 84% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
80°F
Feels: 82°F 11 mph (Gusts: 19) 54% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
87°F
Feels: 87°F 11 mph (Gusts: 15) 40% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
89°F
Feels: 88°F 12 mph (Gusts: 17) 38% 6.2 miles
Average 74°F
High 82°F
Low 69°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 75%
Sunrise 10:52 AM
Sunset 1:24 AM
12 AM
few clouds
82°F
Feels: 85°F 8 mph (Gusts: 19) 58% 6.2 miles
3 AM
scattered clouds
73°F
Feels: 74°F 4 mph (Gusts: 12) 74% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
70°F
Feels: 71°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 82% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
69°F
Feels: 70°F 3 mph (Gusts: 7) 85% 6.2 miles

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