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Olathe (KS) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Olathe 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 relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Olathe can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 4°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

Olathe is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1104 mm. The seasons in Olathe, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives high rainfall, with an average of 154 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 22 mm over 5 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Olathe Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Olathe, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 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 per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kansas City, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kansas City, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Olathe (KS)

Thu   Jan 16
8°C | -1°C
W 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
7°C | 1°C
S 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sat   Jan 18
1°C | -9°C
N 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Olathe?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Olathe?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Olathe?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Olathe?
    May tops the wettest month list with 154 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Olathe?
    January is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Olathe?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.

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