Commonwealth, KS
Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas
Commonwealth is a small unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas. It is 1.3 miles N of Baxter Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 74363.
Commonwealth at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Cherokee County
- ZIP code
- 74363
- Nearest town
- Baxter Springs (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.0011, -94.7403
Weather in Commonwealth now
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Commonwealth weather by the hour
Commonwealth weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Commonwealth.
This week in Commonwealth
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Commonwealth
What is the weather usually like in Commonwealth?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 46.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,168 mm
- 7.2 insnowfall per year · 18 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Commonwealth: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MIAMI, OK US (USC00345855), adjusted for the elevation of Commonwealth.
Commonwealth weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Commonwealth through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Commonwealth?
Commonwealth has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth
The closest live webcam is Lowell: US-400 at US-166, 2.7 miles NE of Commonwealth.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Commonwealth.
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Questions about Commonwealth
Where is Commonwealth, KS?
Commonwealth is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas, 1.3 miles N of Baxter Springs.
What county is Commonwealth in?
Commonwealth is in Cherokee County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Commonwealth, KS?
The ZIP code for Commonwealth is 74363.
What is the nearest town to Commonwealth?
Baxter Springs, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Commonwealth?
Yes. The closest is Lowell: US-400 at US-166, 2.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Commonwealth?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Commonwealth?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Commonwealth?
About 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Commonwealth?
Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Commonwealth?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Commonwealth have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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