Kelso, KS

Unincorporated community in Morris County, Kansas

Kelso is a small unincorporated community in Morris County, Kansas. It is 5.3 miles W of Parkerville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66846.

Kelso at a glance

State
Kansas
County
Morris County
ZIP code
66846
Nearest town
Parkerville (5.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.7347, -96.5703

Weather in Kelso now

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Kelso weather by the hour

Kelso weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kelso.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kelso

What is the weather usually like in Kelso?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°35°55°75°95°40°20°Jan45°23°Feb56°33°Mar67°44°Apr75°55°May85°65°Jun90°69°Jul89°67°Aug81°58°Sep69°45°Oct55°33°Nov44°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan1.3"Feb2.2"Mar3.4"Apr5.1"May4.9"Jun4.4"Jul4.4"Aug3.2"Sep2.4"Oct1.7"Nov1.1"Dec

Best time to visit Kelso: 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 Kelso.

Kelso weather month by month

January
40° 20°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
February
45° 23°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
March
56° 33°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
April
67° 44°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
75° 55°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 65°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
90° 69°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
89° 67°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
81° 58°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 45°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
November
55° 33°F
1.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
December
44° 24°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Kelso through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:41 AM5:30 PM9 h 49 min
February7:15 AM6:05 PM10 h 49 min
March7:35 AM7:34 PM11 h 59 min
April6:48 AM8:04 PM13 h 16 min
May6:12 AM8:33 PM14 h 20 min
June5:59 AM8:54 PM14 h 55 min
July6:12 AM8:52 PM14 h 39 min
August6:39 AM8:22 PM13 h 43 min
September7:06 AM7:36 PM12 h 29 min
October7:34 AM6:49 PM11 h 14 min
November7:07 AM5:14 PM10 h 6 min
December7:35 AM5:07 PM9 h 31 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Kelso?

Kelso 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 Kelso 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 Kelso

The closest live webcam is Ogden: I-70 at Manhattan Exit 313, 22.7 miles N of Kelso.

Ogden: I-70 at Manhattan Exit 313Ogden · 22.7 mi NOn Windy
Manhattan: I-70 at Deep Creek Road MM 315Manhattan · 23.1 mi NOn Windy
Grandview Plaza: I-70 at Junction City MP 298Grandview Plaza · 23.4 mi NWOn Windy
Grandview Plaza: I-70 at Junction City (J Hill Rd.) Exit 299Grandview Plaza · 23.5 mi NWOn Windy
Grandview Plaza: I-70 at Junction City (Henry Dr.) Exit 301Grandview Plaza · 23.6 mi NWOn Windy
Wreford: I-70 at US- 77 Tower WWreford · 23.8 mi NWOn Windy
Junction City: I-70 at US-77 Tower EJunction City · 23.8 mi NWOn Windy
Alma: I-70 west of K-99Alma · 25.7 mi NEOn Windy
Kansas Falls: DMS_I-70 at Milford Exit 291Kansas Falls · 26.8 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kelso.

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Questions about Kelso

Where is Kelso, KS?

Kelso is an unincorporated community in Morris County, Kansas, 5.3 miles W of Parkerville.

What county is Kelso in?

Kelso is in Morris County, Kansas.

What is the ZIP code of Kelso, KS?

The ZIP code for Kelso is 66846.

What is the nearest town to Kelso?

Parkerville, 5.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Kelso?

Yes. The closest is Ogden: I-70 at Manhattan Exit 313, 22.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Kelso?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Kelso?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Kelso?

About 35.0 inches (889 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Kelso?

Yes, about 12 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Kelso?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Kelso have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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