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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around Morton County, KS

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Elkhart, Kansas

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Elkhart, KS please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Elkhart, KS

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Elkhart, KS, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Elkhart, Kansas

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Morton County, Kansas

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Climate Summary
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Elkhart, Kansas is located in the southern Great Plains region of the United States. The climate is continental, with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. The average annual temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°C). The average annual precipitation is 32.32 inches (821.3 mm).

Summer

The summer months in Elkhart are hot and humid, with average temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s (°F). The humidity levels can be high, making it feel even hotter. The average high temperature in July, the warmest month, is 93°F (33.9°C). The average low temperature in July is 71°F (21.7°C).

Winter

The winter months in Elkhart are cold and dry, with average temperatures in the low 30s and upper 20s (°F). The average high temperature in January, the coldest month, is 36°F (2.2°C). The average low temperature in January is 18°F (-7.8°C).

Spring and Fall

The spring and fall months in Elkhart are mild, with average temperatures in the 50s and 60s (°F). The average high temperature in April, the warmest spring month, is 68°F (20°C). The average low temperature in April is 44°F (6.7°C). The average high temperature in October, the warmest fall month, is 70°F (21.1°C). The average low temperature in October is 45°F (7.2°C).

Precipitation

The average annual precipitation in Elkhart is 32.32 inches (821.3 mm). The precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with slightly more precipitation in the spring and summer months. The average monthly precipitation in July, the wettest month, is 4.02 inches (102.1 mm). The average monthly precipitation in January, the driest month, is 1.15 inches (29.2 mm).

Severe Weather

Elkhart is located in an area that is prone to severe weather, including tornadoes, hail, and thunderstorms. The most common type of severe weather in Elkhart is hail. The average annual number of hail days in Elkhart is 10. The average annual number of tornadoes in Elkhart is 2.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Elkhart is located in the Smoky Hills region, known for its rolling hills, grasslands, and woodlands.

    •   The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, coyotes, bobcats, and numerous bird species.

    •   The Cimarron National Grassland, a vast expanse of native prairie, is nearby.

Science

    •   Elkhart is the site of the Elkhart Meteorite, a rare type of meteorite that fell in 1925.

    •   The meteorite is on display at the Elkhart City Museum and is a popular tourist attraction.

Personalities

  • Dr. George Washington Carver:

    The renowned agricultural scientist spent his childhood in Elkhart.

  • Amelia Earhart:

    The pioneering aviator visited Elkhart in 1931 and gave a speech at the local high school.

  • Robert Dole:

    The former U.S. Senator and Republican presidential candidate was born in Russell, Kansas, just a few miles from Elkhart.

    • Tourist Attractions
    1.Santa Fe Trail Center

    (1 mile east of Elkhart)

    2.Cimarron National Grassland

    (10 miles southeast of Elkhart)

    3.Dodge City

    (25 miles west of Elkhart)

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