Watson, KS
Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas
Watson is a small unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas. It is 3.6 miles N of Tecumseh, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 66542.
Watson at a glance
- State
- Kansas
- County
- Shawnee County
- ZIP code
- 66542
- Nearest town
- Tecumseh (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.9881, -95.5561
Weather in Watson now
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Watson weather by the hour
Watson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watson.
This week in Watson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watson
What is the weather usually like in Watson?
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 Watson: 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 Watson.
Watson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Watson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Watson?
Watson 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 Watson 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 Watson
The closest live webcam is Topeka: I-70 E of 10th Ave, 6.9 miles NW of Watson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Watson.
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Questions about Watson
Where is Watson, KS?
Watson is an unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas, 3.6 miles N of Tecumseh.
What county is Watson in?
Watson is in Shawnee County, Kansas.
What is the ZIP code of Watson, KS?
The ZIP code for Watson is 66542.
What is the nearest town to Watson?
Tecumseh, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Watson?
Yes. The closest is Topeka: I-70 E of 10th Ave, 6.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Watson?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Watson?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Watson?
About 36.7 inches (931 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Watson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Watson?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Watson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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