Derby, KS is located in south central Kansas and has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. On average, temperatures in the summer range from 75 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit while winter temperatures usually drop below freezing. Due to its location, Derby experiences occasional thunderstorms in the spring and summer months as well as snowfall during the wintertime. During the warmer months, Derby experiences high levels of humidity due to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico.
Derby, Kansas gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Derby averages 13 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 227 sunny days per year in Derby. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Derby gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 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 22
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13 inches of snow a year