Potter, KS

Unincorporated community in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Potter is a small unincorporated community in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It is 5.7 miles S of Easton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66016.

Potter at a glance

State
Kansas
County
Leavenworth County
ZIP code
66016
Nearest town
Easton (5.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.4258, -95.1417

Weather in Potter now

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Potter weather by the hour

Potter weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potter

What is the weather usually like in Potter?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°33°53°73°93°36°18°Jan42°23°Feb54°32°Mar65°43°Apr74°55°May84°65°Jun88°69°Jul86°67°Aug79°58°Sep67°46°Oct52°33°Nov40°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.9"Jan1.2"Feb1.9"Mar3.4"Apr5.3"May4.9"Jun5.2"Jul3.8"Aug3.5"Sep3.1"Oct1.8"Nov1.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ATCHISON, KS US (USC00140405), adjusted for the elevation of Potter.

Potter weather month by month

January
36° 18°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
February
42° 23°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
March
54° 32°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
65° 43°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
74° 55°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 65°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 69°F
5.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 67°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 58°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 46°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
52° 33°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
December
40° 23°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Potter through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM5:22 PM9 h 45 min
February7:10 AM5:58 PM10 h 48 min
March7:29 AM7:28 PM11 h 58 min
April6:41 AM7:59 PM13 h 18 min
May6:04 AM8:29 PM14 h 24 min
June5:51 AM8:50 PM14 h 59 min
July6:04 AM8:48 PM14 h 43 min
August6:32 AM8:17 PM13 h 45 min
September7:00 AM7:30 PM12 h 29 min
October7:29 AM6:43 PM11 h 13 min
November7:03 AM5:07 PM10 h 3 min
December7:32 AM4:59 PM9 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Potter?

Potter has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 36.4 inches (924 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Potter 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 Potter

The closest live webcam is Tracy: I-29 NB @ Sharp's Station Rd, 18.9 miles E of Potter.

Tracy: I-29 NB @ Sharp's Station RdTracy · 18.9 mi EOn Windy
Woodruff: I-29 NB @ County Road UWoodruff · 18.9 mi EOn Windy
Tracy: I-29 SB @ Elm Grove RdTracy · 19.0 mi EOn Windy
Platte City: I-29 SB @ Platte RiverPlatte City · 19.6 mi EOn Windy
Platte City: I-29 S @ at MAIN STPlatte City · 20.1 mi EOn Windy
Platte City: I-29 S @ 92 HwyPlatte City · 20.9 mi EOn Windy
Kansas City: I-29 S @ I-435Kansas City · 22.2 mi EOn Windy
Kansas City: I-29 SB @ Mexico CityKansas City · 24.0 mi EOn Windy
Kansas City: Victory Junction: K-7 S @ N of Parallel PkwyKansas City · 24.0 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Potter

Where is Potter, KS?

Potter is an unincorporated community in Leavenworth County, Kansas, 5.7 miles S of Easton.

What county is Potter in?

Potter is in Leavenworth County, Kansas.

What is the ZIP code of Potter, KS?

The ZIP code for Potter is 66016.

What is the nearest town to Potter?

Easton, 5.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Potter?

Yes. The closest is Tracy: I-29 NB @ Sharp's Station Rd, 18.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Potter?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Potter?

January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Potter?

About 36.4 inches (924 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Potter?

Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Potter?

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

What climate does Potter have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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