What’s the climate like in Kansas?
The current climate in Kansas features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kansas in recent years was 42°C in July 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -18°C in December 2022.
On average, Kansas gets 591 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 21 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Kansas is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Kansas to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Kansas?
The best time to visit Kansas for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kansas. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kansas
The climate table of Kansas shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 21 | 14 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -7 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 0 | -4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 11 | 10 | 26 | 41 | 118 | 80 | 77 | 95 | 50 | 42 | 16 | 25 |
| Snow (cm) | 5,6 | 6,8 | 1,8 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 3,3 | 3,0 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 591 mm per year, averaging 49 mm per month
- Snowfall: 21 cm per year
- Driest months: 10 mm in February, 11 mm in January and 16 mm in November
- Wettest months: 118 mm in May, 95 mm in August and 80 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kansas
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kansas, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kansas
This graph shows how much rainfall Kansas, United States, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Kansas
This graph shows how much snow Kansas, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kansas
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kansas, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kansas
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kansas, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kansas
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kansas, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kansas
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kansas, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kansas by Month
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