Lamar, KS
Unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas
Lamar is a small unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas. It is 8.2 miles S of Wells, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 67466.
Lamar at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Ottawa County
- ZIP code
- 67466
- Nearest town
- Wells (8.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.2561, -97.5744
Weather in Lamar now
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Lamar weather by the hour
Lamar weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lamar.
This week in Lamar
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lamar
What is the weather usually like in Lamar?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 31.7 inprecipitation per year · 806 mm
- 17.6 insnowfall per year · 45 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lamar: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MINNEAPOLIS, KS US (USC00145363), adjusted for the elevation of Lamar.
Lamar weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lamar through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lamar?
Lamar has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 31.7 inches (806 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lamar 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 Lamar
The closest live webcam is Delphos: US-81 and US-24, 9.0 miles NW of Lamar.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lamar.
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Questions about Lamar
Where is Lamar, KS?
Lamar is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas, 8.2 miles S of Wells.
What county is Lamar in?
Lamar is in Ottawa County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Lamar, KS?
The ZIP code for Lamar is 67466.
What is the nearest town to Lamar?
Wells, 8.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lamar?
Yes. The closest is Delphos: US-81 and US-24, 9.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lamar?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Lamar?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Lamar?
About 31.7 inches (806 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Lamar?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lamar?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lamar have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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