Shawnee (KS) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Shawnee. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C (39°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in July to -7°C (19°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Shawnee has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1101 mm (43 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Shawnee can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 151 mm (5.9 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 21 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation spread across 5 snowy/rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Shawnee Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Shawnee can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Shawnee.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 70%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year