Walnut township (Reno County), KS Climate


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Walnut township (Reno County), KS is located in the Midwestern region of the United States and experiences a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers in this area are generally hot and humid, with temperatures occasionally reaching into the mid-90s Fahrenheit (mid-30s Celsius). Winters tend to be cold and snowy, with temperatures dropping as low as the mid-20s Fahrenheit (-5 Celsius). The spring season brings mild temperatures and frequent rain showers, while autumn is usually cool and dry. Average precipitation throughout the year is around 25 inches (63 cm), mostly occurring during summer months. Overall, Walnut township has a moderate climate that offers enjoyable weather for outdoor activities throughout the year.

Walnut township (Reno County), Kansas gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Walnut township (Reno County) averages 13 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 225 sunny days per year in Walnut township (Reno County). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Walnut township (Reno County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 74 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Walnut township (Reno County) is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Kansas.

7.5 Summer - 5.9 Winter
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Walnut township (Reno County), while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWalnut township (Reno County), KansasUnited States
  29.0 in.38.1 in.
  13.3 in.27.8 in.
  73.6 days106.2 days
  225 days205 days
  91.7°85.8°
  19.0°21.7°
  7.37
  4.94.3
  1707 ft.2443 ft.
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 Walnut township (Reno County) with an average high temperature of 91.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Kansas. In Walnut township (Reno County), there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Walnut township (Reno County) are May, September and June.
In Walnut township (Reno County), there are 54.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Kansas.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Walnut township (Reno County) with an average of 19.0°. This is about average compared to other places in Kansas.
In Walnut township (Reno County), there are 120.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Kansas.
In Walnut township (Reno County), there are 3.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Kansas.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Walnut township (Reno County) 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 Walnut township (Reno County) with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 29.0 inches in Walnut township (Reno County) means that it is drier than most places in Kansas.
May is the rainiest month in Walnut township (Reno County) with 8.9 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.8 rainy days. There are 73.6 rainy days annually in Walnut township (Reno County), which is less rainy than most places in Kansas. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 13.3 inches in Walnut township (Reno County) means that it is less snowy than most places in Kansas. January is the snowiest month in Walnut township (Reno County) with 4.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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