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Weather in August in Kansas

Planning a journey to Kansas this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Kansas in August?

Kansas is a region in the United States of America. August in Kansas generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Atchison to 34°C in Liberal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Liberal and 19°C in Atchison. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Liberal with an average of 58 mm to high rainfall in Junction City with 138 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Wichita enjoys approximately 308 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Kansas for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kansas climate page.

Where to go in Kansas in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Kansas on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Kansas?

Wichita

In August Wichita generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Wichita
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<<   July July
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33°C 
21°C 
341 hours 
113 mm 
9 days 
33°C 
20°C 
308 hours 
126 mm 
10 days 
28°C 
16°C 
244 hours 
89 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Wichita

Topeka

In August Topeka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Topeka
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<<   July July
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32°C 
21°C 
327 hours 
100 mm 
11 days 
32°C 
19°C 
291 hours 
107 mm 
10 days 
27°C 
14°C 
233 hours 
103 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Topeka

Lawrence

In August Lawrence generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Lawrence
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<<   July July
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32°C 
20°C 
327 hours 
107 mm 
11 days 
32°C 
19°C 
291 hours 
91 mm 
9 days 
27°C 
14°C 
233 hours 
102 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Lawrence

Olathe

In August Olathe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Olathe
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<<   July July
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32°C 
21°C 
330 hours 
118 mm 
11 days 
31°C 
20°C 
290 hours 
113 mm 
10 days 
26°C 
15°C 
238 hours 
112 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Olathe

Kansas City

In August Kansas City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Kansas City
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<<   July July
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31°C 
21°C 
323 hours 
116 mm 
11 days 
31°C 
20°C 
291 hours 
118 mm 
10 days 
26°C 
15°C 
240 hours 
121 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Kansas City

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kansas, in the United States of America.

Is August the best time to visit Kansas?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Wichita, August might be a good time to visit Kansas.

On average, the best time to visit Kansas is in April, September and October with generally perfect weather in Wichita. In contrast, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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