Scipio, KS

Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Kansas

Scipio is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Kansas. It is 2.9 miles NW of Richmond, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66080.

Scipio at a glance

State
Kansas
County
Franklin County
ZIP code
66080
Nearest town
Richmond (2.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.3683, -95.2175

Weather in Scipio now

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Scipio weather for the next 7 days

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

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What is the weather usually like in Scipio?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°35°55°74°94°40°20°Jan46°23°Feb56°33°Mar66°43°Apr75°54°May84°64°Jun89°68°Jul88°66°Aug80°57°Sep69°45°Oct55°33°Nov44°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.2"Jan1.8"Feb2.4"Mar4.2"Apr5.5"May5.1"Jun4.3"Jul4.3"Aug4.3"Sep3.4"Oct2.3"Nov1.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GARNETT 1 E, KS US (USC00143008), adjusted for the elevation of Scipio.

Scipio weather month by month

January
40° 20°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow
February
46° 23°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
March
56° 33°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
April
66° 43°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
75° 54°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 64°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 68°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
88° 66°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
80° 57°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 45°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
November
55° 33°F
2.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
44° 24°F
1.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Scipio through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:34 AM5:25 PM9 h 50 min
February7:09 AM6:00 PM10 h 50 min
March7:30 AM7:29 PM11 h 59 min
April6:43 AM7:58 PM13 h 15 min
May6:07 AM8:26 PM14 h 18 min
June5:55 AM8:47 PM14 h 52 min
July6:08 AM8:45 PM14 h 37 min
August6:34 AM8:16 PM13 h 41 min
September7:01 AM7:30 PM12 h 29 min
October7:28 AM6:44 PM11 h 15 min
November7:01 AM5:09 PM10 h 8 min
December7:29 AM5:02 PM9 h 33 min

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

What is the weather like in Scipio?

Scipio has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 40.6 inches (1,032 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Scipio 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 Scipio

The closest live webcam is Homewood: I-35 and Ottawa Rest Stop, 14.9 miles NW of Scipio.

Homewood: I-35 and Ottawa Rest StopHomewood · 14.9 mi NWOn Windy
Ottawa: I-35 and US-59Ottawa · 18.7 mi NOn Windy
Paola: US-169 @ K-68Paola · 26.8 mi NEOn Windy
Edgerton: I-35 S @ Sunflower RoadEdgerton · 28.6 mi NEOn Windy
Edgerton: I-35 N @ Spoon Creek RoadEdgerton · 29.3 mi NEOn Windy
Edgerton: I-35 N @ Verizon TowerEdgerton · 30.2 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Scipio

Where is Scipio, KS?

Scipio is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Kansas, 2.9 miles NW of Richmond.

What county is Scipio in?

Scipio is in Franklin County, Kansas.

What is the ZIP code of Scipio, KS?

The ZIP code for Scipio is 66080.

What is the nearest town to Scipio?

Richmond, 2.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Scipio?

Yes. The closest is Homewood: I-35 and Ottawa Rest Stop, 14.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Scipio?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Scipio?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Scipio?

About 40.6 inches (1,032 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Scipio?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Scipio?

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

What climate does Scipio have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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