Achilles, KS
Unincorporated community in Rawlins County, Kansas
Achilles is a small unincorporated community in Rawlins County, Kansas. It is 11.9 miles NW of Ludell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 67739.
Achilles at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Rawlins County
- ZIP code
- 67739
- Nearest town
- Ludell (11.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.7119, -100.8358
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Achilles weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Achilles.
This week in Achilles
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Achilles
What is the weather usually like in Achilles?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 22.1 inprecipitation per year · 561 mm
- 28.7 insnowfall per year · 73 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Achilles: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ATWOOD, KS US (USC00140439), adjusted for the elevation of Achilles.
Achilles weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Achilles through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:00 AM | 5:44 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:33 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:52 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 6:13 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 9:11 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:41 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 7:23 AM | 7:53 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:52 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:26 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:55 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Achilles?
Achilles has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 22.1 inches (561 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Achilles is May–June and August–September. 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.
Webcams near Achilles
The closest live webcam is Beardsley: US-36 at Atwood - Bridge over Little Beaver Creek: US-36 at Atwood - Bridge over Litttle Beaver Creek, 20.1 miles W of Achilles.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Achilles.
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Questions about Achilles
Where is Achilles, KS?
Achilles is an unincorporated community in Rawlins County, Kansas, 11.9 miles NW of Ludell.
What county is Achilles in?
Achilles is in Rawlins County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Achilles, KS?
The ZIP code for Achilles is 67739.
What is the nearest town to Achilles?
Ludell, 11.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Achilles?
Yes. The closest is Beardsley: US-36 at Atwood - Bridge over Little Beaver Creek: US-36 at Atwood - Bridge over Litttle Beaver Creek, 20.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Achilles?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Achilles?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Achilles?
About 22.1 inches (561 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Achilles?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Achilles?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Achilles have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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