Cherokee County, KS has a temperate climate with cold winters and hot summers. Winter temperatures average in the mid twenties to low thirties, while summer temperatures can reach up to the high eighties. The county also experiences moderate rainfall throughout the year with an average of 27 inches falling annually. Snowfall averages around 13 inches each year, providing for some mild winter activities such as sledding and skiing. The combination of temperature, precipitation, and snowfall makes Cherokee County an ideal place to live for those who enjoy outdoor activities throughout the year.
Cherokee County, Kansas gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Cherokee County averages 10 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 219 sunny days per year in Cherokee County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Cherokee County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 96 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 24
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 10 inches of snow a year