Elk Falls township, KS is located in the Great Plains region of the United States. The climate in Elk Falls is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures are generally warm and humid with highs reaching into the mid 80s°F (29-32°C). During the winter months, temperatures dip down to below freezing, with occasional snowfall. Precipitation levels are relatively low throughout the year, making drought a concern during extended dry periods. The area also experiences strong winds from April through October, which can create dust storms that blow away soil and vegetation.
Elk Falls township, Kansas gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elk Falls township averages 12 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 227 sunny days per year in Elk Falls township. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elk Falls township gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year