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Atchison (KS) Climate by Month

The temperature in Atchison can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Atchison. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 3°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -8°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Atchison has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 945 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Atchison, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives high rainfall, with an average of 134 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 16 mm over 5 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Atchison, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kansas City, the United States of America (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kansas City, the United States of America (45 KM, 28 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Atchison in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Atchison?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Atchison?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Atchison?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Atchison?
    May tops the wettest month list with 134 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Atchison?
    January is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Atchison?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 323 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Atchison (KS)

    Sat   Nov 23
    15°C | -2°C
    SE 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    17°C | 7°C
    S 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    6°C | -3°C
    N 25 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain