Heavy to excessive rain falling over the southern Appalachians may bring areas of flooding into Wednesday. Hot temperatures are in place through Wednesday across parts of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Hurricane by late this week as it moves westward across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor forecasts for any Puerto Rico or U.S. East Coast impacts. Read More >
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Annual Climate Normals |
| (Official 1991-2020 Data Period) |
| Temperature (°F) | Dodge City | Garden City | Hays | Liberal |
| Average Daily Maximum | 69.4 | 69.2 | 67.5 | 70.2 |
| Average Daily Minimum | 42.5 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 41.1 |
| Average Daily Mean | 56.0 | 54.5 | 54.3 | 55.8 |
| Precipitation (Inches) | Dodge City | Garden City | Hays | Liberal |
| Average Precipitation | 22.00 | 19.55 | 24.4 | 21.1 |
| Average Snowfall | 19.1 | 15.6 | 15.8 | 16.9 |
| Number of Days | Dodge City | Garden City | Hays | Liberal |
| Max 100 Degrees or Warmer | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Max 90 Degrees or Warmer | 71 | 72 | 66 | 79 |
| Max 32 Degrees or Colder | 19 | 20 | 25 | 15 |
| Min 70 Degrees or Warmer | 17 | 6 | 18 | 9 |
| Min 32 Degrees or Colder | 128 | 146 | 138 | 127 |
| Min 0 Degrees or Colder | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Precipitation 0.01" or Greater | 74 | 66 | 74 | 53 |
| Precipitation 0.10" or Greater | 41 | 38 | 44 | 38 |
| Precipitation 0.50" or Greater | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 |
| Precipitation 1.00" or Greater | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Snowfall 0.1" or Greater | 13 | 10 | 11 | 7 |
| Snowfall 1.0" or Greater | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Snowfall 3.0" or Greater | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Snowfall 5.0" or Greater | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderstorm Days | 37 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dense Fog Days | 19 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| First/Last Dates | Dodge City | Garden City | Hays | Liberal |
| Average First Fall 32°F | Oct 16 | Oct 14 | Oct 11 | Oct 22 |
| Average First Fall 28°F | Oct 26 | Oct 21 | Oct 22 | Oct 31 |
| Average Last Spring 32°F | Apr 20 | Apr 29 | Apr 27 | Apr 15 |
| Average Last Spring 28°F | Apr 10 | Apr 16 | Mar 13 | Apr 5 |
| Average First 90°F | May 2 | Apr 23 | Apr 28 | Apr 18 |
| Average First 100°F | Jun 23 | Jun 12 | Jun 16 | Jun 9 |
| Average Last 90°F | Oct 6 | Oct 9 | Oct 4 | Oct 8 |
| Average Last 100°F | Aug 30 | Aug 29 | Aug 26 | Aug 26 |
| Wind | Dodge City | Garden City | Hays | Liberal |
| Average Wind Speed (mph) | 12.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Average Wind Direction |
SSW (190°) |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sunshine | Dodge City | Garden City | Hays | Liberal |
| Average Sunshine | 65% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Degree Days (Base 65°F) | Dodge City | Garden City | Hays | Liberal |
| Heating Degree Days | 4551 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cooling Degree Days | 1747 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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