Hutchinson, KS is located in the Great Plains region of the United States and experiences a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Summertime temperatures can reach up to 95°F (35°C), although nights remain cool compared to other parts of the country due to its high elevation. Winters are cold with plenty of snow and temperatures that usually stay below freezing. The city also typically sees around 33 inches (84 cm) of rain per year, mostly from thunderstorms during the late spring and summer months.
Hutchinson, Kansas gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hutchinson averages 13 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 224 sunny days per year in Hutchinson. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hutchinson gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 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 19
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13 inches of snow a year