Atchison, MO has a humid continental climate, characterized by hot and humid summers as well as cold and dry winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 95°F (35°C), while during the winter temperatures often drop below freezing and snowfall is not uncommon. The area receives an average of 37 inches of rainfall annually. The region is also subject to strong winds at times which can be both beneficial in keeping temperatures cooler in the summer and detrimental for windstorms during the winter months.
Atchison, Missouri gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Atchison averages 20 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Atchison. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Atchison gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 94 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 20 inches of snow a year