Spence, KS
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Kansas
Spence is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Kansas. It is 4.2 miles SE of Hanover, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66946.
Spence at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 66946
- Nearest town
- Hanover (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 39.9325, -96.9361
Weather in Spence now
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Spence weather by the hour
Spence weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Spence.
This week in Spence
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Spence
What is the weather usually like in Spence?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 32.4 inprecipitation per year · 823 mm
- 14.4 insnowfall per year · 37 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Spence: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WASHINGTON, KS US (USC00148578), adjusted for the elevation of Spence.
Spence weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Spence through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Spence?
Spence has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 32.4 inches (823 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Spence 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 Spence
The closest live webcam is Washington: US-36 in, 10.5 miles SW of Spence.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Spence.
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Questions about Spence
Where is Spence, KS?
Spence is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Kansas, 4.2 miles SE of Hanover.
What county is Spence in?
Spence is in Washington County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Spence, KS?
The ZIP code for Spence is 66946.
What is the nearest town to Spence?
Hanover, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Spence?
Yes. The closest is Washington: US-36 in, 10.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Spence?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Spence?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Spence?
About 32.4 inches (823 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Spence?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Spence?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Spence have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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