Terra Heights, KS
Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas
Terra Heights is a small unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas. It is 4.1 miles N of Topeka, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66609.
Terra Heights at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Shawnee County
- ZIP code
- 66609
- Nearest town
- Topeka (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.9767, -95.6831
Weather in Terra Heights now
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Terra Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Terra Heights.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Terra Heights
What is the weather usually like in Terra Heights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 36.7 inprecipitation per year · 931 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Terra Heights: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TOPEKA FORBES FLD, KS US (USW00013920), adjusted for the elevation of Terra Heights.
Terra Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Terra Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:03 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Terra Heights?
Terra Heights has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 36.7 inches (931 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Terra Heights 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 Terra Heights
The closest live webcam is Topeka: I-470 west of Burlingame, 2.0 miles NW of Terra Heights.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Terra Heights.
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Questions about Terra Heights
Where is Terra Heights, KS?
Terra Heights is an unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas, 4.1 miles N of Topeka.
What county is Terra Heights in?
Terra Heights is in Shawnee County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Terra Heights, KS?
The ZIP code for Terra Heights is 66609.
What is the nearest town to Terra Heights?
Topeka, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Terra Heights?
Yes. The closest is Topeka: I-470 west of Burlingame, 2.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Terra Heights?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Terra Heights?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Terra Heights?
About 36.7 inches (931 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Terra Heights?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Terra Heights?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Terra Heights have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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