Olathe, KS All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Olathe, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 114°F (46°C) | July 13, 1954 |
| Record Low | -14.8°F (-26°C) | February 16, 2021 |
| Lowest High | -1.8°F (-19°C) | February 15, 2021 |
| Highest Low | 82.9°F (28°C) | July 14, 1954 |
| Highest Mean | 98°F (37°C) | July 13, 1954 |
| Lowest Mean | -5.3°F (-21°C) | February 15, 2021 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 5.66" (143.8 mm) | July 11, 2006 |
| Max in One Month | 16.87" (428.4 mm) | July 1958 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | August 2010 |
| Max in One Year | 58.11" (1476.1 mm) | 1951 |
| Least in One Year | 21.43" (544.3 mm) | 1953 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 11.0" (27.9 cm) | March 3, 1952 |
| Max in One Month | 30.3" (76.9 cm) | March 1960 |
| Max in One Season | 56.6" (143.8 cm) | 1959-60 |
| Max in One Year | 60.0" (152.4 cm) | 1960 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | November 5, 1959 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | November 5, 1959 |
| Latest Snow | 1.4" (3.6 cm) | April 12, 1951 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.4" (3.6 cm) | April 12, 1951 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | March 1, 1945 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | March 1, 1945 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | March 1, 1945 – September 2, 2024 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at OLATHE JOHNSON CO IND AP (6 mi from Olathe, KS). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Olathe, KS?
The all-time record high in Olathe, KS is 114°F (46°C), set on July 13, 1954.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Olathe, KS?
The all-time record low in Olathe, KS is -14.8°F (-26°C), set on February 16, 2021.
What is the most rain Olathe, KS has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Olathe, KS is 5.66 inches, on July 11, 2006.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Olathe, KS?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Olathe, KS is 11.0 inches, on March 3, 1952.
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