Downing, KS
Historical community (former settlement) in Morris County, Kansas
Downing is a historical community (former settlement) in Morris County, Kansas. It is 5.0 miles W of Parkerville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66846.
Downing at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Morris County
- ZIP code
- 66846
- Nearest town
- Parkerville (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.7403, -96.5736
Weather in Downing now
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Downing weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Downing.
This week in Downing
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Downing
What is the weather usually like in Downing?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 35.0 inprecipitation per year · 889 mm
- 12.0 insnowfall per year · 30 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Downing: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COUNCIL GROVE LAKE, KS US (USC00141867), adjusted for the elevation of Downing.
Downing weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Downing through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:34 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:35 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Downing?
Downing has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 35.0 inches (889 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 12 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Downing is May–June 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 Downing
The closest live webcam is Ogden: I-70 at Manhattan Exit 313, 22.4 miles N of Downing.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Downing.
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Questions about Downing
Where is Downing, KS?
Downing is a historical community (former settlement) in Morris County, Kansas, 5.0 miles W of Parkerville.
What county is Downing in?
Downing is in Morris County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Downing, KS?
The ZIP code for Downing is 66846.
What is the nearest town to Downing?
Parkerville, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Downing?
Yes. The closest is Ogden: I-70 at Manhattan Exit 313, 22.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Downing?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Downing?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Downing?
About 35.0 inches (889 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Downing?
Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Downing?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Downing have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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