Schaffer, KS
Unincorporated community in Barton County, Kansas
Schaffer is a small unincorporated community in Barton County, Kansas. It is 4.3 miles E of Albert, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 67511.
Schaffer at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Barton County
- ZIP code
- 67511
- Nearest town
- Albert (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.4714, -99.0883
Weather in Schaffer now
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Schaffer weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Schaffer.
This week in Schaffer
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Schaffer
What is the weather usually like in Schaffer?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 26.5 inprecipitation per year · 673 mm
- 14.1 insnowfall per year · 36 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Schaffer: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BISON 3NW, KS US (USC00140865), adjusted for the elevation of Schaffer.
Schaffer weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Schaffer through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 5:41 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 6:10 AM | 9:03 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 6:23 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:31 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:45 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Schaffer?
Schaffer 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 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 26.5 inches (673 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Schaffer is April–May 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 Schaffer
The closest live webcam is Anchorway: US-56 at Bridge 3 miles W of Great Bend, 17.1 miles SE of Schaffer.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Schaffer.
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Questions about Schaffer
Where is Schaffer, KS?
Schaffer is an unincorporated community in Barton County, Kansas, 4.3 miles E of Albert.
What county is Schaffer in?
Schaffer is in Barton County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Schaffer, KS?
The ZIP code for Schaffer is 67511.
What is the nearest town to Schaffer?
Albert, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Schaffer?
Yes. The closest is Anchorway: US-56 at Bridge 3 miles W of Great Bend, 17.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Schaffer?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Schaffer?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Schaffer?
About 26.5 inches (673 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Schaffer?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Schaffer?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Schaffer have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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