Edward, KS
Unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kansas
Edward is a small unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kansas. It is 3.1 miles N of Fort Scott, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66701.
Edward at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Bourbon County
- ZIP code
- 66701
- Nearest town
- Fort Scott (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.7833, -94.6972
Weather in Edward now
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Edward weather by the hour
Edward weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Edward.
This week in Edward
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Edward
What is the weather usually like in Edward?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 44.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,130 mm
- 8.4 insnowfall per year · 21 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Edward: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT SCOTT, KS US (USC00142835), adjusted for the elevation of Edward.
Edward weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Edward through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Edward?
Edward has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 44.5 inches (1,130 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Edward 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 Edward
The closest live webcam is Kirkwood: US-69 south of Pittsburg, 28.6 miles S of Edward.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Edward.
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Questions about Edward
Where is Edward, KS?
Edward is an unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kansas, 3.1 miles N of Fort Scott.
What county is Edward in?
Edward is in Bourbon County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Edward, KS?
The ZIP code for Edward is 66701.
What is the nearest town to Edward?
Fort Scott, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Edward?
Yes. The closest is Kirkwood: US-69 south of Pittsburg, 28.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Edward?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Edward?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Edward?
About 44.5 inches (1,130 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Edward?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Edward?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Edward have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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