Kansas weather in August
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.
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.
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. 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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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