Washington township, KS Climate


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Washington township in Washington County, Kansas enjoys a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. The summers are warm and humid, with frequent thunderstorms. Winters are mild with occasional snowfall. Spring brings warm temperatures and blooming flowers while autumn brings cool days accompanied by stunning autumn foliage. Temperatures in the area generally range from the mid-30s to the mid-90s throughout the year, depending on the season. Precipitation is relatively consistent throughout the year, though July typically receives the most rain.

Washington township, Kansas gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Washington township averages 18 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 Washington township. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Washington township 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8 Summer - 5.6 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Washington township (Washington County), while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWashington township, KansasUnited States
  32.1 in.38.1 in.
  18.4 in.27.8 in.
  79.4 days106.2 days
  225 days205 days
  89.8°85.8°
  15.2°21.7°
  7.37
  44.3
  1355 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 Washington township (Washington County) with an average high temperature of 89.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Kansas. In Washington township (Washington County), there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Washington township (Washington County) are September, May and June.
In Washington township (Washington County), there are 40.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Kansas.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Washington township (Washington County) with an average of 15.2°. This is one of the coldest places in Kansas.
In Washington township (Washington County), there are 136.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Kansas.
In Washington township (Washington County), there are 8.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Kansas.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Washington township (Washington County) but some summer months can be unpleasant. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months in Washington township (Washington County) are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Washington township (Washington County) with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 32.1 inches in Washington township (Washington County) means that it is about average compared to other places in Kansas.
May is the rainiest month in Washington township (Washington County) with 10.9 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.5 rainy days. There are 79.4 rainy days annually in Washington township (Washington County), which is about average compared to other places in Kansas. The rainiest season is Summer 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 18.4 inches in Washington township (Washington County) means that it is snowier than most places in Kansas. January is the snowiest month in Washington township (Washington County) with 5.3 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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