Sparks, NE
Unincorporated community in Cherry County, Nebraska
Sparks is a small unincorporated community in Cherry County, Nebraska. It is 15.5 miles W of Valentine, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 69220.
Sparks at a glance
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Cherry County
- ZIP code
- 69220
- Nearest town
- Valentine (15.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.9411, -100.2556
Weather in Sparks now
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Sparks weather by the hour
Sparks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sparks.
This week in Sparks
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sparks
What is the weather usually like in Sparks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 20.9 inprecipitation per year · 531 mm
- 34.2 insnowfall per year · 87 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sparks: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VALENTINE MILLER FLD, NE US (USW00024032), adjusted for the elevation of Sparks.
Sparks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sparks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:07 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 7:36 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:50 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 9:23 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:44 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 7:19 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:53 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:32 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 8:03 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sparks?
Sparks has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer 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 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 20.9 inches (531 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 34 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sparks 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 Sparks
The closest live webcam is Norden › East: NE 12: W of - Looking east, 9.2 miles SE of Sparks.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sparks.
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Questions about Sparks
Where is Sparks, NE?
Sparks is an unincorporated community in Cherry County, Nebraska, 15.5 miles W of Valentine.
What county is Sparks in?
Sparks is in Cherry County, Nebraska.
What is the ZIP code of Sparks, NE?
The ZIP code for Sparks is 69220.
What is the nearest town to Sparks?
Valentine, 15.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sparks?
Yes. The closest is Norden › East: NE 12: W of - Looking east, 9.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sparks?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sparks?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Sparks?
About 20.9 inches (531 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sparks?
Yes, about 34 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sparks?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sparks have?
Monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa).
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