Nelson, KS is located in the Midwest region of the United States and has a temperate climate with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. The average temperature in summer is around 80°F (27°C), while the winter averages around 28°F (-2°C). The area receives about 34 inches (86 cm) of precipitation each year, mainly occurring during thunderstorms in late spring and summer. Nelson also experiences occasional tornadoes and severe thunderstorms due to its location on the Great Plains.
Nelson, Kansas gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Nelson averages 18 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 226 sunny days per year in Nelson. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Nelson 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18 inches of snow a year