Herkimer, KS has an arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. Temperatures during the summer months can climb into the 90s during the day, while temperatures in the winter months can drop to below freezing. Precipitation is scarce in Herkimer, KS throughout the year, with an average of about 18 inches per year. Snowfall typically arrives in early December and stays until mid-March. Winters tend to be dry and sunny, though occasionally a snowstorm will move through the area bringing some relief from the cold temperatures.
Herkimer township, Kansas gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Herkimer township averages 19 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Herkimer township. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Herkimer township gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 85 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 15
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year