Climate of Kansas, USA
Area-weighted average across Kansas. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kansas, a subdivision of United States of America, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -1.8°C / 28.8°F in January to 26.1°C / 79°F in July, with rainfall from 17 mm / 0.7 in to 103 mm / 4.1 in depending on the season (708 mm / 27.9 in total across the year). See the 2 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.8°C28.8°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| February | 1.3°C34.3°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
| March | 6.5°C43.7°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| April | 12.1°C53.8°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| May | 17.5°C63.5°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| June | 23°C73.4°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| July | 26.1°C79°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| August | 25.1°C77.2°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| September | 20.3°C68.5°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| October | 13.6°C56.5°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| November | 5.7°C42.3°F | 38 mm1.5″ | — |
| December | 0.3°C32.5°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kansas?
Kansas, United States of America does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 26.1°C / 79°F, and the driest is January at 17 mm / 0.7 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Kansas?
Kansas, United States of America has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -1.8°C / 28.8°F in January to 26.1°C / 79°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 708 mm / 27.9 in, with the wettest month being June (103 mm / 4.1 in) and the driest January (17 mm / 0.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kansas?
The hottest month in Kansas is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.1°C / 79°F.
What is the coldest month in Kansas?
The coldest month in Kansas is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -1.8°C / 28.8°F.
When does it rain most in Kansas?
The wettest month in Kansas is June, averaging about 103 mm / 4.1 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 17 mm / 0.7 in.