Shannon, KS
Unincorporated community in Atchison County, Kansas
Shannon is a small unincorporated community in Atchison County, Kansas. It is 3.3 miles W of Lancaster, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66041.
Shannon at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Atchison County
- ZIP code
- 66041
- Nearest town
- Lancaster (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.5653, -95.2431
Weather in Shannon now
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Shannon weather by the hour
Shannon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shannon.
This week in Shannon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shannon
What is the weather usually like in Shannon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 36.4 inprecipitation per year · 924 mm
- 17.0 insnowfall per year · 43 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shannon: 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 Shannon.
Shannon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shannon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Shannon?
Shannon 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 Shannon 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 Shannon
The closest live webcam is Elwood: US-36 W. of Missouri River, 23.2 miles NE of Shannon.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shannon.
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Questions about Shannon
Where is Shannon, KS?
Shannon is an unincorporated community in Atchison County, Kansas, 3.3 miles W of Lancaster.
What county is Shannon in?
Shannon is in Atchison County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Shannon, KS?
The ZIP code for Shannon is 66041.
What is the nearest town to Shannon?
Lancaster, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shannon?
Yes. The closest is Elwood: US-36 W. of Missouri River, 23.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shannon?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Shannon?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Shannon?
About 36.4 inches (924 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Shannon?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shannon?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shannon have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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