Kansas Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 10 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Kansas Climate Overview

Kansas has an average annual temperature of 55.6°F (across all 10 cities) with approximately 936 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 72%. The warmest city is Salina with average July highs of 104.7°F, while Kansas City is the coldest with average January lows of 1.4°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Salina
Jul High: 104.7°F
Coldest City
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Kansas City
Jan Low: 1.4°F
Wettest City
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Kansas City
1022 mm/yr
Driest City
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Salina
772 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Aug
Avg High: 100.2°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 2.7°F
Cities With Data
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10
cities in Kansas
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Kansas — Weather History

📅 Kansas Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 10 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Kansas Seasonal Climate Guide

Aug is typically the warmest month across Kansas with average highs around 100.2°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 2.7°F. May is the wettest month with approximately 136 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 57.6°F 2.7°F 30°F 28 79% 3.5 2.30
Feb 65.5°F 5.5°F 35.6°F 34 76% 3.6 3.10
Mar 75.4°F 16.9°F 46.2°F 62 72% 3.8 4.10
Apr 82.4°F 27.3°F 54.9°F 90 70% 3.9 5.10
May 87.6°F 39.7°F 63.7°F 136 73% 3.2 5.70
Jun 93.9°F 52.2°F 73°F 129 73% 2.9 6.50
Jul 99.9°F 59.2°F 79.5°F 105 68% 2.7 6.50
Aug 100.2°F 57°F 78.6°F 105 66% 2.6 5.80
Sep 94.5°F 43.3°F 68.9°F 90 66% 2.9 4.80
Oct 85.3°F 29.5°F 57.4°F 81 68% 3.2 3.50
Nov 71.6°F 18.9°F 45.3°F 51 75% 3.3 2.50
Dec 60.4°F 7.2°F 33.8°F 37 80% 3.3 2.00

📈 Kansas Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Kansas Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Kansas's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 10 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Kansas

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Kansas.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Kansas?
Salina is the hottest city in Kansas with an average July high of 104.7°F based on 45 years of data. View Salina weather history →
What is the coldest city in Kansas?
Kansas City is the coldest city with average January lows of 1.4°F. View Kansas City weather history →
Which city in Kansas gets the most rain?
Kansas City is the wettest city in Kansas with approximately 1022 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Kansas City weather history →
What is the warmest month in Kansas?
Aug is the warmest month across Kansas, with state-wide average highs of 100.2°F and average lows of 57°F.
How many cities in Kansas have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 10 cities in Kansas, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Kansas?
Jul is the sunniest month across Kansas with an average solar radiation of 6.50 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 10 cities in Kansas at monthly temporal resolution.