Independence Township (Washington County), KS has a humid continental climate that is characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature in the area is around 56°F, with January being the coldest month of the year and July being the hottest. Winters are generally mild, with temperatures remaining above freezing for most of the season. Summers can be hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching into the upper 80s. During the spring and fall months, temperatures tend to remain moderate and pleasant. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 38 inches annually. Snowfall can range from light dustings to more significant snowstorms during winter months.
Independence township (Washington County), Kansas gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Independence township (Washington County) averages 20 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 Independence township (Washington County). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Independence township (Washington County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 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 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 20 inches of snow a year