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River Rat

Missouri

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River Rat is a boat launch in Missouri, about 2.7 miles from the town of Parkway. It serves as a put-in for getting a boat onto the water in this part of the state. Spring and fall bring the mildest conditions for a day on the water. Typical averages from the nearby Union, MO weather station show April highs around 70°F with lows near 45°F, and October much the same at about 70°F by day and 46°F overnight. July is the hottest month, with highs averaging about 91°F, while January highs average only about 43°F. Paddlers can also look to the Little Meramec River, a canoeing route about 4.5 miles away. For time on foot, Lost Hill Trail lies roughly 9 miles from the launch.

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Location

Saint Clair

Missouri

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 70–78°F and lows of 45–55°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Union, MO weather station, 9.4 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan43° high23° low
  2. Feb48° high26° low
  3. Mar59° high35° low
  4. Apr70° high45° low
  5. May78° high55° low
  6. Jun86° high63° low
  7. Jul91° high67° low
  8. Aug89° high66° low
  9. Sep82° high57° low
  10. Oct70° high46° low
  11. Nov57° high35° low
  12. Dec46° high27° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Parkway, Missouri · 2.7 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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