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Merriam (KS) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Merriam can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Merriam can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -7°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Merriam is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1105 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, May receives high rainfall, averaging 151 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snow/rainfall, with 21 mm over 6 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Merriam Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Merriam. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kansas City, the United States of America (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kansas City, the United States of America (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Forecast for Merriam (KS)

Tue   Dec 24
6°C | -1°C
NE 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
8°C | 1°C
E 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
13°C | 5°C
SE 3 m/s
2.6 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Merriam?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Merriam?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Merriam?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Merriam?
    May tops the wettest month list with 151 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Merriam?
    January is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Merriam?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.

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