Kelso, NE
Unincorporated community in Thomas County, Nebraska
Kelso is a small unincorporated community in Thomas County, Nebraska. It is 4.8 miles E of Seneca, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 69161.
Kelso at a glance
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Thomas County
- ZIP code
- 69161
- Nearest town
- Seneca (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.0436, -100.9258
Weather in Kelso now
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Kelso weather by the hour
Kelso weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kelso.
This week in Kelso
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kelso
What is the weather usually like in Kelso?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 24.2 inprecipitation per year · 616 mm
- 41.8 insnowfall per year · 106 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kelso: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MULLEN, NE US (USC00255700), adjusted for the elevation of Kelso.
Kelso weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kelso through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:07 AM | 5:38 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 7:37 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:53 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 9:22 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 9:19 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:45 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 7:22 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 7:32 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 8:03 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Kelso?
Kelso has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 24.2 inches (616 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 42 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Kelso is June to 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 Kelso
The closest live webcam is Seneca: NE 2 - East, 5.4 miles E of Kelso.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kelso.
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Questions about Kelso
Where is Kelso, NE?
Kelso is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Nebraska, 4.8 miles E of Seneca.
What county is Kelso in?
Kelso is in Thomas County, Nebraska.
What is the ZIP code of Kelso, NE?
The ZIP code for Kelso is 69161.
What is the nearest town to Kelso?
Seneca, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kelso?
Yes. The closest is Seneca: NE 2 - East, 5.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kelso?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Kelso?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Kelso?
About 24.2 inches (616 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Kelso?
Yes, about 42 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kelso?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kelso have?
Monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa).
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