Ottawa, KS County has a humid continental climate, characterized by hot summers with temperatures in the mid-80s Fahrenheit and cold winters with temperatures reaching lows in the single digits. The area receives an average of 34 inches of rain per year, mostly falling in spring and summer. Snowfall is common during winter months and can reach between 30 and 40 inches annually. Spring typically brings high humidity levels and thunderstorms that can sometimes bring hail and tornadoes.
Ottawa County, Kansas gets 30 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ottawa County averages 17 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 226 sunny days per year in Ottawa County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ottawa County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 74 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 18
Rain: averages 30 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17 inches of snow a year