Shipton, KS

Unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas

Shipton is a small unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas. It is 5.7 miles NW of Culver, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 67401.

Shipton at a glance

State
Kansas
County
Ottawa County
ZIP code
67401
Nearest town
Culver (5.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.9139, -97.6819

Weather in Shipton now

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Shipton weather by the hour

Shipton weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Shipton

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shipton

What is the weather usually like in Shipton?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°36°57°77°98°41°20°Jan46°24°Feb57°33°Mar67°42°Apr77°53°May88°64°Jun93°69°Jul90°67°Aug82°58°Sep69°45°Oct55°32°Nov43°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.9"Feb1.8"Mar2.7"Apr5.0"May3.8"Jun3.9"Jul3.7"Aug2.6"Sep2.2"Oct1.2"Nov1.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALINA MUNI AP, KS US (USW00003919), adjusted for the elevation of Shipton.

Shipton weather month by month

January
41° 20°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
46° 24°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
57° 33°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
April
67° 42°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
77° 53°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
88° 64°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
93° 69°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
90° 67°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
82° 58°F
2.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
69° 45°F
2.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
55° 32°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
43° 23°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Shipton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:46 AM5:34 PM9 h 48 min
February7:20 AM6:09 PM10 h 49 min
March7:40 AM7:39 PM11 h 58 min
April6:52 AM8:09 PM13 h 16 min
May6:16 AM8:37 PM14 h 21 min
June6:03 AM8:59 PM14 h 56 min
July6:16 AM8:57 PM14 h 40 min
August6:43 AM8:27 PM13 h 43 min
September7:11 AM7:40 PM12 h 29 min
October7:39 AM6:53 PM11 h 14 min
November7:12 AM5:18 PM10 h 6 min
December7:40 AM5:11 PM9 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in Shipton?

Shipton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 29.7 inches (754 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Shipton 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 Shipton

The closest live webcam is Trenton: I-70 at I-135, 3.3 miles SE of Shipton.

Trenton: I-70 at I-135Trenton · 3.3 mi SEOn Windy
Salina: I-70 at I-135 - MP 251Salina · 3.4 mi SEOn Windy
Salina: I-135 at Centennial Road MM 91Salina · 7.9 mi SOn Windy
Solomon: I-70 at - Exit 266Solomon · 16.7 mi EOn Windy
Beverly: I-70 at Lincoln Hill MM 229Beverly · 20.1 mi WOn Windy
Enterprise: I-70 at Abilene Exit 275Enterprise · 25.2 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Shipton

Where is Shipton, KS?

Shipton is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County, Kansas, 5.7 miles NW of Culver.

What county is Shipton in?

Shipton is in Ottawa County, Kansas.

What is the ZIP code of Shipton, KS?

The ZIP code for Shipton is 67401.

What is the nearest town to Shipton?

Culver, 5.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shipton?

Yes. The closest is Trenton: I-70 at I-135, 3.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shipton?

July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Shipton?

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

How much does it rain in Shipton?

About 29.7 inches (754 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Shipton?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Shipton?

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

What climate does Shipton have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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