Current Weather and Forecast in Wichita, KS
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About the weather in Wichita
Wichita has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 26°. May brings the most rain, on about 14 days, while June is the sunniest, with 12.7 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 90 days.
Wichita climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the rainiest month in Wichita?
May, at 7.3 inches (184 mm) over about 14 days. February is the driest month, at 1.1 inches (28 mm).
How often does it rain in Wichita?
About 90 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 34.4 inches (872 mm). That works out at roughly 9.7 mm on an average wet day.
Which month is warmest in Wichita?
July, averaging 90°F (32°C) by day and 72°F (22°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 103°F (40°C).
Is Wichita cold in winter?
January nights average 26°F (-4°C). Frost and occasional ice are part of the season.
Is there snow in Wichita?
Yes - about 6 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through March.
What is the best month to go to Wichita?
Aim for March to April and September to October if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 71°F (22°C) against roughly 7 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
What is the coldest month in Wichita?
January, with highs of 44°F (6°C) and lows near 26°F (-4°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -18°F (-28°C).
How many hot months does Wichita have?
Average highs hold at 30°C or above for 3 months of the year. Outside that, January pulls back to 44°F (6°C).