The climate in Scranton Township, KS is characterized by hot and humid summers with frequent thunderstorms. Winters can be icy and snowy with temperatures sometimes dipping below zero. Spring and fall are generally mild with plenty of sunshine. Precipitation amounts vary throughout the year but typically average around 34 inches annually. The area experiences strong winds from the south during spring and summer months which bring in humidity from nearby states and helps keep temperatures cool on hot days.
Scranton township, Kansas gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Scranton township averages 12 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Scranton township. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Scranton township gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year