Wathena, KS is located in the Midwest region of the United States and experiences a humid continental climate. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures reaching up to the mid-90s during the day, while winters are cold and snowy with temperatures often dipping to below freezing. The area typically receives around 37 inches of precipitation annually, mostly in the form of snow during winter months. Precipitation is spread evenly throughout the year. Wathena experiences all four seasons, making for pleasant weather year round.
Wathena, Kansas gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Wathena averages 18 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Wathena. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Wathena gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 99 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18 inches of snow a year