Atchison County, KS has a humid continental climate. Summers in the area are generally hot and humid, with average high temperatures in the mid-80s and lows in the mid-60s. Winter months have cold temperatures with an average of 30 to 40 degrees. Overall, the area experiences four distinct seasons and is known for its sunny days throughout the year. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with snowfall occurring during the winter months. The region also receives occasional thunderstorms due to its proximity to Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
Atchison County, Kansas gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Atchison County averages 15 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Atchison County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Atchison County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15 inches of snow a year