Key, TX
Unincorporated community in Dawson County, Texas
Key is a small unincorporated community in Dawson County, Texas. It is 6.9 miles W of Los Ybanez, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 79331.
Key at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Dawson County
- ZIP code
- 79331
- Nearest town
- Los Ybanez (6.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.7281, -101.7992
Weather in Key now
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Key weather by the hour
Key weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Key.
This week in Key
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Key
What is the weather usually like in Key?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 16.8 inprecipitation per year · 428 mm
- 2.6 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Key: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAMESA 1 SSE, TX US (USC00415013), adjusted for the elevation of Key.
Key weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Key through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 7:28 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:55 AM | 7:56 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:15 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:46 AM | 8:40 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 6:37 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| July | 6:49 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 7:09 AM | 8:33 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 7:29 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:50 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Key?
Key has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 16.8 inches (428 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Key is March to May and 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 Key
The closest live webcam is Big Spring › East: ABL-IH20 @ SH350, 37.2 miles SE of Key.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Key.
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Questions about Key
Where is Key, TX?
Key is an unincorporated community in Dawson County, Texas, 6.9 miles W of Los Ybanez.
What county is Key in?
Key is in Dawson County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Key, TX?
The ZIP code for Key is 79331.
What is the nearest town to Key?
Los Ybanez, 6.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Key?
Yes. The closest is Big Spring › East: ABL-IH20 @ SH350, 37.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Key?
July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Key?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Key?
About 16.8 inches (428 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Key?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Key?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Key have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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