Atchison, KS weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Atchison weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Atchison.
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What is the weather usually like in Atchison?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 36.4 inprecipitation per year · 924 mm
- 17.0 insnowfall per year · 43 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Atchison: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ATCHISON, KS US (USC00140405), adjusted for the elevation of Atchison.
Atchison weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Atchison through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:18 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Atchison?
Atchison 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 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 36.4 inches (924 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Atchison is May–June and September–October. At 814 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 Atchison
What is the hottest month in Atchison?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Atchison?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Atchison?
About 36.4 inches (924 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Atchison?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Atchison?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Atchison have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Atchison in November?
Highs average 52°F and lows 34°F, with about 1.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Atchison?
Around 7:03 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:06 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Atchison weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Atchison.
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