Ottumwa, KS
Unincorporated community in Coffey County, Kansas
Ottumwa is a small unincorporated community in Coffey County, Kansas. It is 3.2 miles E of New Strawn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66839.
Ottumwa at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Coffey County
- ZIP code
- 66839
- Nearest town
- New Strawn (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.2778, -95.7986
Weather in Ottumwa now
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Ottumwa weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ottumwa.
This week in Ottumwa
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ottumwa
What is the weather usually like in Ottumwa?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 37.2 inprecipitation per year · 945 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ottumwa: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JOHN REDMOND LAKE, KS US (USC00144104), adjusted for the elevation of Ottumwa.
Ottumwa weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ottumwa through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ottumwa?
Ottumwa has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 37.2 inches (945 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa
The closest live webcam is Lebo: I-35 at Beto Junction MM 151, 10.2 miles N of Ottumwa.
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Questions about Ottumwa
Where is Ottumwa, KS?
Ottumwa is an unincorporated community in Coffey County, Kansas, 3.2 miles E of New Strawn.
What county is Ottumwa in?
Ottumwa is in Coffey County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Ottumwa, KS?
The ZIP code for Ottumwa is 66839.
What is the nearest town to Ottumwa?
New Strawn, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ottumwa?
Yes. The closest is Lebo: I-35 at Beto Junction MM 151, 10.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ottumwa?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Ottumwa?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Ottumwa?
About 37.2 inches (945 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Ottumwa?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ottumwa?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ottumwa have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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