Selkirk, KS

Unincorporated community in Wichita County, Kansas

Selkirk is a small unincorporated community in Wichita County, Kansas. It is 10.1 miles E of Leoti, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 67861.

Selkirk at a glance

State
Kansas
County
Wichita County
ZIP code
67861
Nearest town
Leoti (10.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.4733, -101.5431

Weather in Selkirk now

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Selkirk weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Selkirk

What is the weather usually like in Selkirk?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

11°33°54°76°97°44°16°Jan48°18°Feb57°26°Mar65°34°Apr75°46°May87°57°Jun92°62°Jul89°60°Aug82°51°Sep68°37°Oct55°25°Nov45°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.5"Feb1.3"Mar1.9"Apr2.3"May2.6"Jun2.9"Jul3.1"Aug1.4"Sep1.7"Oct0.6"Nov0.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEOTI, KS US (USC00144665), adjusted for the elevation of Selkirk.

Selkirk weather month by month

January
44° 16°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
February
48° 18°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
March
57° 26°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
April
65° 34°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
May
75° 46°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
87° 57°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
92° 62°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
89° 60°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
82° 51°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
October
68° 37°F
1.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
November
55° 25°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
December
45° 17°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Selkirk through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:00 AM5:50 PM9 h 50 min
February7:34 AM6:25 PM10 h 50 min
March7:55 AM7:54 PM11 h 59 min
April7:08 AM8:24 PM13 h 15 min
May6:32 AM8:52 PM14 h 19 min
June6:20 AM9:13 PM14 h 53 min
July6:33 AM9:11 PM14 h 38 min
August6:59 AM8:41 PM13 h 42 min
September7:26 AM7:55 PM12 h 29 min
October7:54 AM7:09 PM11 h 15 min
November7:26 AM5:34 PM10 h 8 min
December7:54 AM5:27 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Selkirk?

Selkirk has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).

It gets about 19.3 inches (490 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Selkirk is May–June and August–September. 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 Selkirk

The closest live webcam is Coolidge: US-50 at Syracuse - Bridge over West Bridge Creek, 38.2 miles SW of Selkirk.

Coolidge: US-50 at Syracuse - Bridge over West Bridge CreekCoolidge · 38.2 mi SWOn Windy
Garden City: DMS_US-50 at - EBGarden City · 49.9 mi SEOn Windy
Holcomb: US-83 Bridge over K-156Holcomb · 51.1 mi SEOn Windy
Garden City: US-50 NB & SpruceGarden City · 51.7 mi SEOn Windy
Dighton › West: W. Jct. K-4/K-23, WestDighton · 56.4 mi EOn Windy
Dighton › North: W. Jct. K-4/K-23, NorthDighton · 57.0 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Selkirk

Where is Selkirk, KS?

Selkirk is an unincorporated community in Wichita County, Kansas, 10.1 miles E of Leoti.

What county is Selkirk in?

Selkirk is in Wichita County, Kansas.

What is the ZIP code of Selkirk, KS?

The ZIP code for Selkirk is 67861.

What is the nearest town to Selkirk?

Leoti, 10.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Selkirk?

Yes. The closest is Coolidge: US-50 at Syracuse - Bridge over West Bridge Creek, 38.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Selkirk?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Selkirk?

January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Selkirk?

About 19.3 inches (490 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Selkirk?

Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Selkirk?

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

What climate does Selkirk have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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