River, KS Climate


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River, KS has a moderate climate, with warm summers and mild winters. Temperatures remain relatively consistent year round, as River rarely experiences extreme weather conditions. Throughout the summer months, temperatures typically reach highs in the mid-80s Fahrenheit with low humidity levels. In the winter, temperatures usually stay in the upper 30s and low 40s Fahrenheit with occasional snowfall. Overall, River enjoys a pleasant climate that is perfect for outdoor activities throughout most of the year.

River, Kansas gets 26 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

River averages 15 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 237 sunny days per year in River. The US average is 205 sunny days.

River gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 70 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 21
Rain: averages 26 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for River is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Kansas.

7.6 Summer - 6.1 Winter
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in River, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for River with an average high temperature of 92.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Kansas. In River, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for River are May, September and October.
In River, there are 62.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Kansas.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for River with an average of 20.8°. This is warmer than most places in Kansas.
In River, there are 111.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.
In River, there are 2.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.
The humidity is usually comfortable in River but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in River with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 42% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 26.4 inches in River means that it is drier than most places in Kansas.
May is the rainiest month in River with 9.0 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.0 rainy days. There are 69.8 rainy days annually in River, which is less rainy than most places in Kansas. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 15.4 inches in River means that it is about average compared to other places in Kansas. January is the snowiest month in River with 4.7 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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