Hamilton, KS County is located in the Midwestern region of the United States and experiences a humid continental climate. Summers in Hamilton, KS County tend to be hot and humid with temperatures usually peaking in the mid-80s, while winters are cold with temperatures dropping below freezing. Precipitation levels remain relatively steady throughout the year, with an average of around 25 inches (63.5 cm) annually. Snowfall can be quite heavy in the winter months with an average of around 14 inches (35.6 cm). The area also experiences frequent thunderstorms during the spring and summer months due to its location near two major bodies of water - Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
Hamilton County, Kansas gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hamilton County averages 21 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 256 sunny days per year in Hamilton County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hamilton County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 61 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21 inches of snow a year