Wichita, KS Weather
Wichita hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 109°F (43°C) is about 20°F (11°C) above the typical August high of 89°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Wichita weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Wichita looks sunny, with a high of 106° and an overnight low of 78°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 18 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Wichita 14-day forecast
About the weather in Wichita
Located in Kansas, United States, Wichita experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 90°F (32°C) in July and dip to about 44°F (6°C) in January, with around 34.3 inches (872 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Wichita weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 44°F (6°C)
- Record high: 103°F (40°C) · Record low: -18°F (-28°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 6 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 90°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 72°F (22°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 44°F (6°C) and lows around 26°F (-4°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 103°F (40°C) and dropped as low as -18°F (-28°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.3 inches (184 mm) of rain over 14 days, while February is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.7 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 6 days in a typical year, mostly from November through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Wichita is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 68°F (20°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Wichita is hot, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (32°C) and nights around 71°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Wichita is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 70°F (21°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Wichita is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 47°F (8°C) and nights around 28°F (-2°C); rain falls on about 13 days over the three months, plus around 3 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Wichita by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 26° | 4 | 1.3 in | 7.2 h/day | 64% |
| February | 48° | 28° | 4 | 1.1 in | 8.4 h/day | 59% |
| March | 60° | 39° | 7 | 2.4 in | 9.1 h/day | 60% |
| April | 69° | 47° | 10 | 3.4 in | 10.0 h/day | 57% |
| May | 76° | 58° | 14 | 7.3 in | 9.8 h/day | 69% |
| June | 87° | 69° | 10 | 3.9 in | 12.7 h/day | 65% |
| July | 90° | 72° | 10 | 3.0 in | 12.6 h/day | 64% |
| August | 89° | 71° | 8 | 2.9 in | 11.7 h/day | 64% |
| September | 84° | 65° | 6 | 2.5 in | 10.6 h/day | 63% |
| October | 70° | 51° | 7 | 3.1 in | 9.1 h/day | 60% |
| November | 57° | 39° | 6 | 2.0 in | 7.8 h/day | 66% |
| December | 48° | 31° | 4 | 1.5 in | 7.2 h/day | 65% |