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McPherson, KS vs Sterling, KS

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Highlights

On average, there are 224 sunny days per year in Sterling. McPherson averages 224 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Sterling, Kansas gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. McPherson, Kansas gets 32.2 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Sterling averages 13.3 inches of snow per year. McPherson averages 15.3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Sterling, Kansas
Summer High: the July high is around 91.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13.3 inches of snow a year

McPherson, Kansas
Summer High: the July high is around 91.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.5
Rain: averages 32.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15.3 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Sterling

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sterling is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Kansas.

7.3 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Sterling, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

McPherson

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for McPherson is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Kansas.

7.3 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in McPherson, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - McPherson, KS

4 AM PST

Showers And Thunderstorms

56°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayShowers And Thunderstorms61° / 49°NE 8 to 13 mph
ThursdayPatchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms68° / 49°NNE 6 to 10 mph
FridaySunny74° / 45°NNE 6 to 10 mph
SaturdaySunny75° / 46°NE 2 to 7 mph
SundaySunny75° / 49°SSE 2 to 8 mph
MondaySunny78° / 56°SSE 6 to 15 mph
TuesdaySunny83° / 60°S 13 to 18 mph
Today's Weather - Sterling, KS

4 AM PST

Patchy Fog

54°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayPatchy Fog60° / 48°NE 8 to 13 mph
ThursdayPatchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms68° / 48°NNE 6 to 12 mph
FridaySunny73° / 45°NNE 5 to 10 mph
SaturdaySunny75° / 44°NE 2 to 8 mph
SundaySunny75° / 48°SSE 2 to 9 mph
MondaySunny78° / 55°SSE 6 to 16 mph
TuesdaySunny83° / 58°S 13 to 18 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthMcPherson, KSSterling, KS
January42° / 19°42° / 19°
February47° / 22°47° / 23°
March56° / 31°56° / 32°
April66° / 41°67° / 41°
May76° / 52°76° / 53°
June86° / 62°86° / 63°
July91° / 67°92° / 68°
August90° / 66°90° / 66°
September82° / 56°82° / 57°
October69° / 44°69° / 44°
November55° / 31°55° / 31°
December42° / 21°43° / 21°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: McPherson / Sterling
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 029 / 294 / 42 / 2
February0 / 024 / 235 / 42 / 2
March0 / 017 / 167 / 71 / 1
April0 / 05 / 58 / 80 / 0
May1 / 20 / 010 / 90 / 0
June9 / 100 / 09 / 80 / 0
July19 / 190 / 07 / 70 / 0
August16 / 170 / 07 / 60 / 0
September6 / 70 / 06 / 60 / 0
October0 / 03 / 37 / 60 / 0
November0 / 017 / 175 / 41 / 0
December0 / 028 / 285 / 42 / 2
July is the hottest month for McPherson with an average high temperature of 91.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Kansas. In McPherson, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for McPherson are May, September and June.

July is the hottest month for Sterling with an average high temperature of 91.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Kansas. In Sterling, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sterling are May, September and June.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for McPherson with an average of 18.5°. This is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sterling with an average of 19.0°. This is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

In McPherson, there are 51.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

In Sterling, there are 54.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Kansas.

In McPherson, there are 123.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

In Sterling, there are 120.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

In McPherson, there are 3.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

In Sterling, there are 3.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

June is the wettest month in McPherson with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 32.2 inches in McPherson means that it is about average compared to other places in Kansas.


June is the wettest month in Sterling with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 29.0 inches in Sterling means that it is drier than most places in Kansas.

May is the rainiest month in McPherson with 10.3 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.0 rainy days. There are 80.2 rainy days annually in McPherson, which is about average compared to other places in Kansas. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Sterling with 8.9 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.8 rainy days. There are 73.5 rainy days annually in Sterling, which is less rainy than most places in Kansas. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 15.3 inches in McPherson means that it is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

An annual snowfall of 13.3 inches in Sterling means that it is less snowy than most places in Kansas.
January is the snowiest month in McPherson with 4.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Sterling with 4.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Mcpherson    2 Reviews
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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