Basil, KS
Unincorporated community in Kingman County, Kansas
Basil is a small unincorporated community in Kingman County, Kansas. It is 6.3 miles SW of Spivey, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 67142.
Basil at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Kingman County
- ZIP code
- 67142
- Nearest town
- Spivey (6.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.5164, -98.0900
Weather in Basil now
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Basil weather by the hour
Basil weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Basil.
This week in Basil
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Basil
What is the weather usually like in Basil?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 33.2 inprecipitation per year · 844 mm
- 8.9 insnowfall per year · 23 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Basil: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KINGMAN, KS US (USC00144313), adjusted for the elevation of Basil.
Basil weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Basil through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Basil?
Basil has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 33.2 inches (844 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Basil is April–May and September–October. 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 Basil
The closest live webcam is Kingman: DMS_US-54 at - WB, 10.0 miles N of Basil.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Basil.
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Questions about Basil
Where is Basil, KS?
Basil is an unincorporated community in Kingman County, Kansas, 6.3 miles SW of Spivey.
What county is Basil in?
Basil is in Kingman County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Basil, KS?
The ZIP code for Basil is 67142.
What is the nearest town to Basil?
Spivey, 6.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Basil?
Yes. The closest is Kingman: DMS_US-54 at - WB, 10.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Basil?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Basil?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Basil?
About 33.2 inches (844 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Basil?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Basil?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Basil have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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