Great Bend, KS weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Great Bend weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Great Bend.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Great Bend
What is the weather usually like in Great Bend?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 27.3 inprecipitation per year · 693 mm
- 11.5 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Great Bend: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREAT BEND 3W, KS US (USC00143218), adjusted for the elevation of Great Bend.
Great Bend weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Great Bend through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 9:02 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Great Bend?
Great Bend has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 27.3 inches (693 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Great Bend is April–May and September–October. At 1,850 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 Great Bend
What is the hottest month in Great Bend?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Great Bend?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Great Bend?
About 27.3 inches (693 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Great Bend?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Great Bend?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Great Bend have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Great Bend in November?
Highs average 55°F and lows 29°F, with about 1.0 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Great Bend?
Around 7:15 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:24 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Great Bend weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Great Bend.
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