Kansas, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Kansas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kansas.
This week in Kansas
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kansas
What is the weather usually like in Kansas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 43.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,111 mm
- 19.0 insnowfall per year · 48 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kansas: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHARLESTON, IL US (USC00111436), adjusted for the elevation of Kansas.
Kansas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kansas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:38 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Kansas?
Kansas has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 43.8 inches (1,111 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Kansas is May and August to October. At 712 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Kansas
What is the hottest month in Kansas?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Kansas?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Kansas?
About 43.8 inches (1,111 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Kansas?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kansas?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kansas have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Kansas in November?
Highs average 54°F and lows 35°F, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Kansas?
Around 6:34 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:38 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Kansas weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Kansas.
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