Fairfax, KS has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold winters. During the summer, temperatures can reach into the 90s during the day while dropping to the 60s at night. Winters in Fairfax are cold and dry, with temperatures often reaching below freezing and snowfall common from late fall to early spring. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, ranging from an average of 37 inches annually. Overall, Fairfax has a pleasant climate, making it an ideal place to live for those who enjoy all four seasons.
Fairfax, Kansas gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fairfax averages 11 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 Fairfax. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fairfax gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 79 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 11 inches of snow a year