Precept, KS
Unincorporated community in Norton County, Kansas
Precept is a small unincorporated community in Norton County, Kansas. It is 7.0 miles NW of Beaver City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 68977.
Precept at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Norton County
- ZIP code
- 68977
- Nearest town
- Beaver City (7.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.0678, -99.7328
Weather in Precept now
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Precept weather by the hour
Precept weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Precept.
This week in Precept
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Precept
What is the weather usually like in Precept?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 24.6 inprecipitation per year · 624 mm
- 21.3 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Precept: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEAVER CITY, NE US (USC00250640), adjusted for the elevation of Precept.
Precept weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Precept through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 7:29 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 9:08 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:37 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:48 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 7:23 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| December | 7:52 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Precept?
Precept has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 24.6 inches (624 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 Precept 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 Precept
The closest live webcam is Oxford › East: US 6 - Intersection: East, 17.4 miles N of Precept.
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Questions about Precept
Where is Precept, KS?
Precept is an unincorporated community in Norton County, Kansas, 7.0 miles NW of Beaver City.
What county is Precept in?
Precept is in Norton County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Precept, KS?
The ZIP code for Precept is 68977.
What is the nearest town to Precept?
Beaver City, 7.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Precept?
Yes. The closest is Oxford › East: US 6 - Intersection: East, 17.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Precept?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Precept?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Precept?
About 24.6 inches (624 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Precept?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Precept?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Precept have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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