Kiowa, KS County has a humid continental climate. Summers are typically hot and humid, with temperatures frequently reaching into the upper 80s and 90s Fahrenheit. Winters are cold and dry, with temperatures often dropping below freezing for extended periods of time. The area receives an average of around 30 inches of precipitation each year, most of which falls during the warmer months. Kiowa County is also prone to severe weather such as thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, and occasional floods.
Kiowa County, Kansas gets 25 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Kiowa County averages 18 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 241 sunny days per year in Kiowa County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Kiowa County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 63 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 19
Rain: averages 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18 inches of snow a year