Chautauqua County, KS experiences a humid continental climate, which is characterized by cold winters with moderate snowfall and hot, humid summers. July and August are typically the warmest months of the year, and temperatures in the summer can reach up to 90°F (32°C). In wintertime, temperatures can dip as low as 0°F (-18°C) and bring along several inches of snow. Throughout the year, visitors should expect plenty of rain with an annual average of 36 inches (91 cm).
Chautauqua County, Kansas gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chautauqua County averages 10 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 230 sunny days per year in Chautauqua County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chautauqua County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 10 inches of snow a year