Lester Junction, KS
Unincorporated community in Jewell County, Kansas
Lester Junction is a small unincorporated community in Jewell County, Kansas. It is 4.2 miles W of Red Cloud, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 68970.
Lester Junction at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Jewell County
- ZIP code
- 68970
- Nearest town
- Red Cloud (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.0856, -98.4433
Weather in Lester Junction now
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Lester Junction weather by the hour
Lester Junction weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lester Junction.
This week in Lester Junction
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lester Junction
What is the weather usually like in Lester Junction?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 25.5 inprecipitation per year · 647 mm
- 18.6 insnowfall per year · 47 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lester Junction: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RED CLOUD, NE US (USC00257070), adjusted for the elevation of Lester Junction.
Lester Junction weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lester Junction through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 9:03 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 7:17 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| December | 7:47 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lester Junction?
Lester Junction 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 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 25.5 inches (647 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lester Junction 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 Lester Junction
The closest live webcam is Franklin › East: US 136: E of Riverton: East, 16.6 miles W of Lester Junction.
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Questions about Lester Junction
Where is Lester Junction, KS?
Lester Junction is an unincorporated community in Jewell County, Kansas, 4.2 miles W of Red Cloud.
What county is Lester Junction in?
Lester Junction is in Jewell County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Lester Junction, KS?
The ZIP code for Lester Junction is 68970.
What is the nearest town to Lester Junction?
Red Cloud, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lester Junction?
Yes. The closest is Franklin › East: US 136: E of Riverton: East, 16.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lester Junction?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Lester Junction?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Lester Junction?
About 25.5 inches (647 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Lester Junction?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lester Junction?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lester Junction have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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