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El Dorado (KS) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

El Dorado experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in El Dorado is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July to a chilly 7°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -7°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, El Dorado receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 923 mm annually. The seasons in El Dorado, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives high rainfall, with an average of 147 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 11 mm over 3 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our El Dorado Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In El Dorado, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.5 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Wichita, the United States of America (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Wichita, the United States of America (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Forecast for El Dorado (KS)

Wed   Dec 25
10°C | 1°C
E 4 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
13°C | 6°C
NE 2 m/s
1.1 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Fri   Dec 27
13°C | 6°C
SW 2 m/s
3.7 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

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

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in El Dorado?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in El Dorado?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in El Dorado?
    May tops the wettest month list with 147 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in El Dorado?
    January is the driest month with 11 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in El Dorado?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 341 hours of sunshine.

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