Dorrance, KS has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The area receives about 32 inches of rain per year, mostly during summer months. Winters are often dry and sunny, while summers tend to be humid with occasional thunderstorms. Temperatures can range from lows of 20 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to highs of 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. The town averages about 152 sunny days a year, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and fishing.
Dorrance, Kansas gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dorrance averages 17 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 228 sunny days per year in Dorrance. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dorrance gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 73 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17 inches of snow a year