Reading, KS weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Reading now

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Reading weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Reading.

This week in Reading

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Reading

What is the weather usually like in Reading?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°33°54°74°94°40°18°Jan45°22°Feb56°32°Mar65°42°Apr74°53°May84°63°Jun89°67°Jul88°65°Aug80°56°Sep69°44°Oct54°32°Nov43°21°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan1.7"Feb2.6"Mar4.0"Apr5.6"May4.9"Jun4.2"Jul4.4"Aug3.5"Sep3.2"Oct2.4"Nov1.6"Dec

Best time to visit Reading: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OSAGE CITY, KS US (USC00146076), adjusted for the elevation of Reading.

Reading weather month by month

January
40° 18°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
February
45° 22°F
1.7 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
March
56° 32°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
April
65° 42°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
74° 53°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 63°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 67°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
88° 65°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
80° 56°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 44°F
3.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
54° 32°F
2.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
December
43° 21°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Reading through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM5:28 PM9 h 50 min
February7:12 AM6:03 PM10 h 50 min
March7:33 AM7:32 PM11 h 59 min
April6:45 AM8:01 PM13 h 15 min
May6:10 AM8:30 PM14 h 19 min
June5:57 AM8:51 PM14 h 53 min
July6:10 AM8:49 PM14 h 38 min
August6:37 AM8:19 PM13 h 42 min
September7:04 AM7:33 PM12 h 29 min
October7:31 AM6:47 PM11 h 15 min
November7:04 AM5:12 PM10 h 7 min
December7:32 AM5:05 PM9 h 32 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Reading?

Reading has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 38.9 inches (987 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Reading is May–June and September–October. At 1,099 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 Reading

What is the hottest month in Reading?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Reading?

January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Reading?

About 38.9 inches (987 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Reading?

Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Reading?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Reading have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Reading in November?

Highs average 54°F and lows 32°F, with about 2.4 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Reading?

Around 7:04 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:12 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Reading weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Reading.

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