Overview
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Best things about Lamar
Harry S. Truman Birthplace State Historic Site
1009 Truman,
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Kansas City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- JLN Joplin Regional Airport, Joplin — 27 mi away. Directions
- SGF Springfield Branson National Airport, Springfield — 51 mi away. Directions
- TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 126 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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