Sparta, NE
Unincorporated community in Knox County, Nebraska
Sparta is a small unincorporated community in Knox County, Nebraska. It is 5.1 miles SW of Verdigre, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 68724.
Sparta at a glance
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Knox County
- ZIP code
- 68724
- Nearest town
- Verdigre (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.6553, -97.9733
Weather in Sparta now
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Sparta weather by the hour
Sparta weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sparta.
This week in Sparta
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sparta
What is the weather usually like in Sparta?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 24.3 inprecipitation per year · 617 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sparta: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NIOBRARA, NE US (USC00255960), adjusted for the elevation of Sparta.
Sparta weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sparta through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:48 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:35 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 7:10 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 7:22 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:53 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sparta?
Sparta has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 24.3 inches (617 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is December.
The best time to visit Sparta is May–June 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 Sparta
The closest live webcam is Verdigre: NE 14 - Spur S54A: 14 looking north, 5.1 miles SW of Sparta.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sparta.
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Questions about Sparta
Where is Sparta, NE?
Sparta is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Nebraska, 5.1 miles SW of Verdigre.
What county is Sparta in?
Sparta is in Knox County, Nebraska.
What is the ZIP code of Sparta, NE?
The ZIP code for Sparta is 68724.
What is the nearest town to Sparta?
Verdigre, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sparta?
Yes. The closest is Verdigre: NE 14 - Spur S54A: 14 looking north, 5.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sparta?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sparta?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Sparta?
About 24.3 inches (617 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sparta?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sparta?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sparta have?
Monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa).
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