Orwell, KS
Unincorporated community in Hodgeman County, Kansas
Orwell is a small unincorporated community in Hodgeman County, Kansas. It is 7.4 miles N of Hanston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 67849.
Orwell at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Hodgeman County
- ZIP code
- 67849
- Nearest town
- Hanston (7.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.0156, -99.7153
Weather in Orwell now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Orwell weather by the hour
Orwell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Orwell.
This week in Orwell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orwell
What is the weather usually like in Orwell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 23.7 inprecipitation per year · 603 mm
- 21.2 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Orwell: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JETMORE 8NNW, KS US (USC00144087), adjusted for the elevation of Orwell.
Orwell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Orwell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 5:44 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 6:14 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 9:02 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:52 AM | 8:33 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:19 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:46 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:18 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Orwell?
Orwell has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 23.7 inches (603 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Orwell 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 Orwell
The closest live webcam is Dodge City: West Wyatt Earp Boulevard, 24.9 miles SW of Orwell.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Orwell.
Do you know Orwell? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Orwell special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Orwell, KS
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Orwell Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near Orwell
Other communities near Orwell
Questions about Orwell
Where is Orwell, KS?
Orwell is an unincorporated community in Hodgeman County, Kansas, 7.4 miles N of Hanston.
What county is Orwell in?
Orwell is in Hodgeman County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Orwell, KS?
The ZIP code for Orwell is 67849.
What is the nearest town to Orwell?
Hanston, 7.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Orwell?
Yes. The closest is Dodge City: West Wyatt Earp Boulevard, 24.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Orwell?
July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Orwell?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Orwell?
About 23.7 inches (603 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Orwell?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Orwell?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Orwell have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
Last updated: