Sparks, KS

Unincorporated community in Doniphan County, Kansas

Sparks is a small unincorporated community in Doniphan County, Kansas. It is 4.0 miles W of Highland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66035.

Sparks at a glance

State
Kansas
County
Doniphan County
ZIP code
66035
Nearest town
Highland (4.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.8575, -95.1900

Weather in Sparks now

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Sparks weather by the hour

Sparks weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sparks

What is the weather usually like in Sparks?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°32°52°72°92°36°17°Jan42°21°Feb54°31°Mar65°42°Apr74°53°May83°63°Jun87°67°Jul85°65°Aug79°56°Sep67°44°Oct53°32°Nov40°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.4"Feb2.2"Mar3.8"Apr5.1"May4.5"Jun5.0"Jul3.9"Aug3.4"Sep3.1"Oct2.0"Nov1.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TROY 3N, KS US (USC00148250), adjusted for the elevation of Sparks.

Sparks weather month by month

January
36° 17°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.5 in of snow
February
42° 21°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow
March
54° 31°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
April
65° 42°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
May
74° 53°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
83° 63°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 67°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 65°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 56°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
67° 44°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
53° 32°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
December
40° 22°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sparks through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM5:21 PM9 h 43 min
February7:11 AM5:58 PM10 h 46 min
March7:30 AM7:28 PM11 h 58 min
April6:41 AM8:00 PM13 h 19 min
May6:03 AM8:30 PM14 h 26 min
June5:50 AM8:52 PM15 h 2 min
July6:03 AM8:49 PM14 h 46 min
August6:31 AM8:18 PM13 h 47 min
September7:00 AM7:30 PM12 h 30 min
October7:30 AM6:42 PM11 h 12 min
November7:04 AM5:06 PM10 h 1 min
December7:33 AM4:58 PM9 h 24 min

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

What is the weather like in Sparks?

Sparks has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).

It gets about 36.8 inches (936 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sparks 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 Sparks

The closest live webcam is White Cloud: K-7 S. of Main St, 10.0 miles NW of Sparks.

White Cloud: K-7 S. of Main StWhite Cloud · 10.0 mi NWOn Windy
White Cloud: K-7 N. of Main StWhite Cloud · 10.1 mi NWOn Windy
White Cloud: K-7 at 330th RdWhite Cloud · 11.4 mi NWOn Windy
White Cloud: K-7 North of 330th (789-0016)White Cloud · 11.9 mi NWOn Windy
Elwood: US-36 W. of Missouri RiverElwood · 18.3 mi SEOn Windy
Hamlin: US-36 E. of US-75Hamlin · 23.4 mi WOn Windy
Fairview: US-75 S. of US-36Fairview · 28.8 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Sparks

Where is Sparks, KS?

Sparks is an unincorporated community in Doniphan County, Kansas, 4.0 miles W of Highland.

What county is Sparks in?

Sparks is in Doniphan County, Kansas.

What is the ZIP code of Sparks, KS?

The ZIP code for Sparks is 66035.

What is the nearest town to Sparks?

Highland, 4.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sparks?

Yes. The closest is White Cloud: K-7 S. of Main St, 10.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sparks?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Sparks?

January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Sparks?

About 36.8 inches (936 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Sparks?

Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sparks?

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

What climate does Sparks have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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