South Galena, KS

Unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas

South Galena is a small unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas. It is 0.8 miles N of Galena, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66739.

South Galena at a glance

State
Kansas
County
Cherokee County
ZIP code
66739
Nearest town
Galena (0.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.0642, -94.6378

Weather in South Galena now

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South Galena weather by the hour

South Galena weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Galena

What is the weather usually like in South Galena?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°39°58°76°95°45°25°Jan50°29°Feb60°37°Mar69°47°Apr77°56°May86°65°Jun90°69°Jul90°68°Aug82°59°Sep71°48°Oct58°37°Nov48°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.9"Jan2.0"Feb3.3"Mar5.0"Apr6.6"May5.6"Jun4.0"Jul3.4"Aug4.2"Sep3.8"Oct3.3"Nov2.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JOPLIN REGIONAL AIRPORT, MO US (USW00013987), adjusted for the elevation of South Galena.

South Galena weather month by month

January
45° 25°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
50° 29°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
60° 37°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
69° 47°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
77° 56°F
6.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
86° 65°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 69°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
90° 68°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 59°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 48°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
58° 37°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
48° 29°F
2.6 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in South Galena through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM5:26 PM9 h 57 min
February7:05 AM5:59 PM10 h 54 min
March7:27 AM7:27 PM11 h 59 min
April6:42 AM7:54 PM13 h 12 min
May6:08 AM8:21 PM14 h 12 min
June5:56 AM8:41 PM14 h 44 min
July6:09 AM8:39 PM14 h 30 min
August6:34 AM8:11 PM13 h 37 min
September6:59 AM7:27 PM12 h 28 min
October7:25 AM6:43 PM11 h 17 min
November6:56 AM5:10 PM10 h 14 min
December7:23 AM5:04 PM9 h 40 min

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

What is the weather like in South Galena?

South Galena has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.

The best time to visit South Galena 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 South Galena

The closest live webcam is Loma Linda: US-166 at Galena MM 163.6, 4.0 miles S of South Galena.

Loma Linda: US-166 at Galena MM 163.6Loma Linda · 4.0 mi SOn Windy
Riverton: US-69 SB at Baxter Springs MM 6.3Riverton · 4.2 mi WOn Windy
Loma Linda: Downstream Casino ResortLoma Linda · 4.4 mi SOn Windy
Lowell: US-400 at US-166Lowell · 4.5 mi SWOn Windy
Langdon: US-69 at Hwy 400Langdon · 19.3 mi NOn Windy
Langdon: US-69 at Kansas Crossing CasinoLangdon · 19.8 mi NOn Windy
Cherokee: US-400 E. of K-7Cherokee · 21.1 mi NWOn Windy
Kirkwood: US-69 south of PittsburgKirkwood · 21.4 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Galena.

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Questions about South Galena

Where is South Galena, KS?

South Galena is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, Kansas, 0.8 miles N of Galena.

What county is South Galena in?

South Galena is in Cherokee County, Kansas.

What is the ZIP code of South Galena, KS?

The ZIP code for South Galena is 66739.

What is the nearest town to South Galena?

Galena, 0.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near South Galena?

Yes. The closest is Loma Linda: US-166 at Galena MM 163.6, 4.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South Galena?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in South Galena?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in South Galena?

About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in South Galena?

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

When is the best time to visit South Galena?

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

What climate does South Galena have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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