Lakin, KS has a continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average high temperature in the summer months is 85°F, and the average low temperature in the winter months is 19°F. Precipitation is generally moderate throughout the year, with around 32 inches per year of rain and snow combined. The area gets plenty of sunshine too – about 2285 hours each year – making it perfect for outdoor activities. Winters can include snowfall, although total accumulation usually remains below 15 inches annually.
Lakin, Kansas gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lakin averages 19 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 242 sunny days per year in Lakin. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lakin gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 62 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year