Keene, NE
Unincorporated community in Kearney County, Nebraska
Keene is a small unincorporated community in Kearney County, Nebraska. It is 5.0 miles NW of Axtell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 68924.
Keene at a glance
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Kearney County
- ZIP code
- 68924
- Nearest town
- Axtell (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.4253, -99.0656
Weather in Keene now
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Keene weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Keene.
This week in Keene
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Keene
What is the weather usually like in Keene?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 25.7 inprecipitation per year · 652 mm
- 24.8 insnowfall per year · 63 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Keene: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MINDEN, NE US (USC00255565), adjusted for the elevation of Keene.
Keene weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Keene through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:55 AM | 5:35 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 7:27 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 9:07 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:35 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 7:16 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:46 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 7:21 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:50 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Keene?
Keene 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 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 25.7 inches (652 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Keene 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 Keene
The closest live webcam is Minden › East: US 6: Axtell: East, 4.2 miles N of Keene.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Keene.
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Questions about Keene
Where is Keene, NE?
Keene is an unincorporated community in Kearney County, Nebraska, 5.0 miles NW of Axtell.
What county is Keene in?
Keene is in Kearney County, Nebraska.
What is the ZIP code of Keene, NE?
The ZIP code for Keene is 68924.
What is the nearest town to Keene?
Axtell, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Keene?
Yes. The closest is Minden › East: US 6: Axtell: East, 4.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Keene?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Keene?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Keene?
About 25.7 inches (652 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Keene?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Keene?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Keene have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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