Oscar, KS
Historical community (former settlement) in Clay County, Kansas
Oscar is a historical community (former settlement) in Clay County, Kansas. It is 5.4 miles SW of Morganville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66962.
Oscar at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Clay County
- ZIP code
- 66962
- Nearest town
- Morganville (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.5175, -97.1272
Weather in Oscar now
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Oscar weather by the hour
Oscar weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oscar.
This week in Oscar
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oscar
What is the weather usually like in Oscar?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 31.9 inprecipitation per year · 809 mm
- 10.8 insnowfall per year · 27 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oscar: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLAY CTR, KS US (USC00141559), adjusted for the elevation of Oscar.
Oscar weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oscar through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Oscar?
Oscar 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 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 31.9 inches (809 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Oscar 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 Oscar
The closest live webcam is Washington: US-36 in, 20.7 miles N of Oscar.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Oscar.
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Questions about Oscar
Where is Oscar, KS?
Oscar is a historical community (former settlement) in Clay County, Kansas, 5.4 miles SW of Morganville.
What county is Oscar in?
Oscar is in Clay County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Oscar, KS?
The ZIP code for Oscar is 66962.
What is the nearest town to Oscar?
Morganville, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oscar?
Yes. The closest is Washington: US-36 in, 20.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oscar?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Oscar?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Oscar?
About 31.9 inches (809 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Oscar?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Oscar?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oscar have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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