Lawton, KS

Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas

Lawton is a small unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas. It is 2.6 miles NE of Waco, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 64834.

Lawton at a glance

State
Kansas
County
Cherokee County
ZIP code
64834
Nearest town
Waco (2.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.2219, -94.6358

Weather in Lawton now

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Lawton weather by the hour

Lawton weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Lawton

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lawton

What is the weather usually like in Lawton?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°39°58°76°95°45°25°Jan50°29°Feb60°37°Mar69°47°Apr77°56°May86°65°Jun90°69°Jul90°68°Aug82°59°Sep71°48°Oct58°37°Nov48°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.9"Jan2.0"Feb3.3"Mar5.0"Apr6.6"May5.6"Jun4.0"Jul3.4"Aug4.2"Sep3.8"Oct3.3"Nov2.6"Dec

Best time to visit Lawton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JOPLIN REGIONAL AIRPORT, MO US (USW00013987), adjusted for the elevation of Lawton.

Lawton weather month by month

January
45° 25°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
50° 29°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
60° 37°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
69° 47°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
77° 56°F
6.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
86° 65°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 69°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
90° 68°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 59°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 48°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
58° 37°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
48° 29°F
2.6 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Lawton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM5:26 PM9 h 56 min
February7:05 AM5:59 PM10 h 54 min
March7:27 AM7:27 PM11 h 59 min
April6:42 AM7:54 PM13 h 12 min
May6:08 AM8:21 PM14 h 13 min
June5:56 AM8:41 PM14 h 45 min
July6:08 AM8:40 PM14 h 31 min
August6:33 AM8:12 PM13 h 38 min
September6:59 AM7:27 PM12 h 28 min
October7:25 AM6:43 PM11 h 17 min
November6:56 AM5:09 PM10 h 13 min
December7:23 AM5:03 PM9 h 40 min

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

What is the weather like in Lawton?

Lawton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Lawton 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 Lawton

The closest live webcam is Langdon: US-69 at Hwy 400, 8.9 miles NW of Lawton.

Langdon: US-69 at Hwy 400Langdon · 8.9 mi NWOn Windy
Langdon: US-69 at Kansas Crossing CasinoLangdon · 9.4 mi NWOn Windy
Riverton: US-69 SB at Baxter Springs MM 6.3Riverton · 10.5 mi SOn Windy
Kirkwood: US-69 south of PittsburgKirkwood · 10.9 mi NOn Windy
Cherokee: US-400 E. of K-7Cherokee · 12.2 mi NWOn Windy
Lowell: US-400 at US-166Lowell · 14.2 mi SOn Windy
Loma Linda: US-166 at Galena MM 163.6Loma Linda · 14.9 mi SOn Windy
Loma Linda: Downstream Casino ResortLoma Linda · 15.3 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Lawton

Where is Lawton, KS?

Lawton is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas, 2.6 miles NE of Waco.

What county is Lawton in?

Lawton is in Cherokee County, Kansas.

What is the ZIP code of Lawton, KS?

The ZIP code for Lawton is 64834.

What is the nearest town to Lawton?

Waco, 2.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lawton?

Yes. The closest is Langdon: US-69 at Hwy 400, 8.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lawton?

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

What is the coldest month in Lawton?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Lawton?

About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Lawton?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Lawton?

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

What climate does Lawton have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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