Kanwaka, KS
Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas
Kanwaka is a small unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas. It is 4.8 miles N of Lecompton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66049.
Kanwaka at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Douglas County
- ZIP code
- 66049
- Nearest town
- Lecompton (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.9731, -95.3725
Weather in Kanwaka now
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Kanwaka weather by the hour
Kanwaka weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kanwaka.
This week in Kanwaka
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kanwaka
What is the weather usually like in Kanwaka?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 37.7 inprecipitation per year · 959 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kanwaka: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLINTON LAKE, KS US (USC00141612), adjusted for the elevation of Kanwaka.
Kanwaka weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kanwaka through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Kanwaka?
Kanwaka has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 37.7 inches (959 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Kanwaka 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 Kanwaka
The closest live webcam is Kanwaka: K-10 E. of Clinton Pkwy (C25-0041), 3.2 miles SE of Kanwaka.
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Questions about Kanwaka
Where is Kanwaka, KS?
Kanwaka is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas, 4.8 miles N of Lecompton.
What county is Kanwaka in?
Kanwaka is in Douglas County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Kanwaka, KS?
The ZIP code for Kanwaka is 66049.
What is the nearest town to Kanwaka?
Lecompton, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kanwaka?
Yes. The closest is Kanwaka: K-10 E. of Clinton Pkwy (C25-0041), 3.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kanwaka?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Kanwaka?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Kanwaka?
About 37.7 inches (959 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Kanwaka?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kanwaka?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kanwaka have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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