Kelton, TX

Unincorporated community in Wheeler County, Texas

Kelton is a small unincorporated community in Wheeler County, Texas. It is 9.6 miles W of Wheeler, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 79096.

Kelton at a glance

State
Texas
County
Wheeler County
ZIP code
79096
Nearest town
Wheeler (9.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
35.4008, -100.1125

Weather in Kelton now

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Kelton weather by the hour

Kelton weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kelton.

This week in Kelton

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kelton

What is the weather usually like in Kelton?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°39°59°79°99°50°24°Jan55°27°Feb64°35°Mar72°43°Apr80°53°May89°63°Jun94°68°Jul92°66°Aug85°58°Sep73°45°Oct61°34°Nov51°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.9"Feb1.7"Mar2.5"Apr3.4"May3.7"Jun2.4"Jul2.8"Aug2.4"Sep2.3"Oct1.3"Nov1.0"Dec

Best time to visit Kelton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHAMROCK #2, TX US (USC00418236), adjusted for the elevation of Kelton.

Kelton weather month by month

January
50° 24°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
February
55° 27°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
March
64° 35°F
1.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
April
72° 43°F
2.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
80° 53°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
89° 63°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
94° 68°F
2.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
August
92° 66°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
85° 58°F
2.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
73° 45°F
2.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
61° 34°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
51° 26°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Kelton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:47 AM5:52 PM10 h 5 min
February7:25 AM6:23 PM10 h 58 min
March7:49 AM7:49 PM11 h 59 min
April7:06 AM8:14 PM13 h 8 min
May6:34 AM8:39 PM14 h 5 min
June6:23 AM8:58 PM14 h 35 min
July6:35 AM8:57 PM14 h 21 min
August6:58 AM8:30 PM13 h 32 min
September7:22 AM7:48 PM12 h 26 min
October7:45 AM7:06 PM11 h 20 min
November7:14 AM5:35 PM10 h 20 min
December7:40 AM5:30 PM9 h 49 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Kelton?

Kelton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 25.3 inches (642 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Kelton 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 Kelton

The closest live webcam is Benonine › West: CHS-I40 @ Shamrock, 12.7 miles S of Kelton.

Benonine › West: CHS-I40 @ ShamrockBenonine · 12.7 mi SOn Windy
McLean › West: CHS-I40 @ McCleanMcLean · 26.9 mi SWOn Windy
Howardwick › West: CHS-US287 @ ClaudeHowardwick · 61.3 mi SWOn Windy
Childress › West: CHS-US287 @ CR16Childress · 68.3 mi SOn Windy
Amarillo › East: IH40 @ US287Amarillo · 90.3 mi WOn Windy
Vernon › West: US287Vernon · 94.4 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kelton.

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Questions about Kelton

Where is Kelton, TX?

Kelton is an unincorporated community in Wheeler County, Texas, 9.6 miles W of Wheeler.

What county is Kelton in?

Kelton is in Wheeler County, Texas.

What is the ZIP code of Kelton, TX?

The ZIP code for Kelton is 79096.

What is the nearest town to Kelton?

Wheeler, 9.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Kelton?

Yes. The closest is Benonine › West: CHS-I40 @ Shamrock, 12.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Kelton?

July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Kelton?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Kelton?

About 25.3 inches (642 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Kelton?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Kelton?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Kelton have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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