Sedan

City / town · Kansas

Sedan

Best timeMar–May, Sep–Oct
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Nearest airportTUL · 66 mi
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Overview

Sedan is a town in Chautauqua County in Southeastern Kansas.

1 sights · 1 places to eat

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Best things about Sedan

Emmett Kelly Museum

Sedan is the birthplace of the legendary tramp clown Emmett Kelly. This museum, in the town's old opera house, documents the life and times of Sedan's favorite son.

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Tulsa)

Jan: 1.6 in rain1.6"Jan: high 49°F, low 28°F49°28°JanFeb: 1.6 in rain1.6"Feb: high 54°F, low 32°F54°32°FebMar: 3.1 in rain3.1"Mar: high 63°F, low 41°F63°41°MarApr: 4.4 in rain4.4"Apr: high 72°F, low 50°F72°50°AprMay: 5.7 in rain5.7"May: high 80°F, low 60°F80°60°MayJun: 4.7 in rain4.7"Jun: high 88°F, low 69°F88°69°JunJul: 3.8 in rain3.8"Jul: high 94°F, low 73°F94°73°JulAug: 3.4 in rain3.4"Aug: high 93°F, low 72°F93°72°AugSep: 3.9 in rain3.9"Sep: high 85°F, low 63°F85°63°SepOct: 3.8 in rain3.8"Oct: high 74°F, low 51°F74°51°OctNov: 2.7 in rain2.7"Nov: high 61°F, low 39°F61°39°NovDec: 2.4 in rain2.4"Dec: high 51°F, low 31°F51°31°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 66 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • ICT Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita — 77 mi away. Directions
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    See Emmett Kelly Museum

    Sedan is the birthplace of the legendary tramp clown Emmett Kelly. This museum, in the town's old opera house, documents the life and times of Sedan's favorite son.

    📍 204 E Main St☎ +1-620-725-3470
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