Wichita climate
Wichita (Kansas, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 14 °C58 °F, and about 851 mm34 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Wichita climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 642 | −523 | 032 | 240.9 | 27 |
| Feb | 846 | −425 | 236 | 331.3 | 23 |
| Mar | 1559 | 235 | 847 | 572.2 | 12 |
| Apr | 2170 | 745 | 1457 | 773.0 | 3 |
| May | 2679 | 1356 | 2067 | 1325.2 | 0 |
| Jun | 3188 | 1967 | 2578 | 1234.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2271 | 2882 | 933.7 | 0 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2169 | 2780 | 1054.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2983 | 1660 | 2272 | 692.7 | 0 |
| Oct | 2170 | 846 | 1458 | 773.0 | 1 |
| Nov | 1457 | 135 | 846 | 281.1 | 11 |
| Dec | 744 | −425 | 135 | 331.3 | 24 |
| Year | 3493 | −523 | 1458 | 85134 | 101 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72% | 50% | 2.6 | 9:49 |
| Feb | 70% | 56% | 3.3 | 10:45 |
| Mar | 67% | 56% | 4.4 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 65% | 54% | 5.4 | 13:07 |
| May | 69% | 55% | 6.0 | 14:11 |
| Jun | 67% | 46% | 6.9 | 14:45 |
| Jul | 61% | 42% | 6.8 | 14:31 |
| Aug | 63% | 43% | 6.0 | 13:36 |
| Sep | 63% | 41% | 5.0 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 65% | 42% | 3.8 | 11:09 |
| Nov | 68% | 45% | 2.8 | 10:05 |
| Dec | 73% | 52% | 2.2 | 9:34 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Wichita is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C93 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 6 °C42 °F and lows −5 °C23 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 27.8 °C50 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 851 mm34 in. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 41% of the annual total. The wettest month is May (132 mm5.2 in), the driest is January (24 mm0.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 61% in July to 73% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 41%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in August to 14 km/h (9 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Wichita
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and September and October. Average highs then reach 21 °C70 °F to 29 °C83 °F. Precipitation is 69 mm2.7 in to 77 mm3.0 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 6 °C42 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Wichita
- Winter (December–February) — highs 642 to 8 °C46 °F, lows −523 to −4 °C25 °F, about 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1559 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 235 to 13 °C56 °F, about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3188 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 1967 to 22 °C71 °F, about 107 mm4.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1457 to 29 °C83 °F, lows 135 to 16 °C60 °F, about 58 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Wichita compares
The nearest larger place is Tulsa, about 209 km to the southeast. Compared with it, Wichita is on average 1.7 °C3 °F cooler. It receives 16% less precipitation (851 mm34 in vs 1,008 mm40 in). The difference is largest in February (2.5 °C4.5 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 222 places in the United States. By annual mean temperature, Wichita is the 120th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 138th wettest. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Suqian (China, Cwa), Suicheng (China, Cwa) and Huaibei (China, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Tulsa 209 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,008 mm40 in
- Climate in Topeka 209 km · 13 °C55 °F · 961 mm38 in
- Climate in Broken Arrow 228 km · 15 °C60 °F · 1,114 mm44 in
- Climate in Oklahoma City 248 km · 16 °C61 °F · 878 mm35 in
- Climate in Olathe 256 km · 12 °C54 °F · 999 mm39 in
- Climate in Overland Park 273 km · 12 °C54 °F · 1,039 mm41 in
- Climate in Norman 275 km · 16 °C61 °F · 898 mm35 in
- Climate in Kansas City 287 km · 13 °C55 °F · 1,039 mm41 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Wichita?
July is the warmest month in Wichita. Its average high is 34 °C (93 °F) and its average low is 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Wichita?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 6 °C (42 °F) and its average low is -5 °C (23 °F).
When does it rain the most in Wichita?
May is the wettest month with about 132 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 24 mm (0.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Wichita?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.