Kensett, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Kensett now
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Kensett weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kensett.
This week in Kensett
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kensett
What is the weather usually like in Kensett?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 4°F average low
- 35.5 inprecipitation per year · 901 mm
- 40.2 insnowfall per year · 102 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kensett: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORTHWOOD, IA US (USC00136103), adjusted for the elevation of Kensett.
Kensett weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kensett through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Kensett?
Kensett has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).
It gets about 35.5 inches (901 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Kensett is June to September. At 1,217 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Kensett
What is the hottest month in Kensett?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Kensett?
January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Kensett?
About 35.5 inches (901 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Kensett?
Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kensett?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kensett have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Kensett in November?
Highs average 41°F and lows 22°F, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Kensett?
Around 7:04 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:50 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Kensett weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Kensett.
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