Wichita, KS All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Wichita, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 114°F (46°C) | July 14, 1954 |
| Record Low | -11°F (-24°C) | January 4, 1959 |
| Lowest High | 3°F (-16°C) | January 12, 1963 |
| Highest Low | 84.9°F (29°C) | July 14, 1954 and August 17, 1956 |
| Highest Mean | 99.5°F (37°C) | July 14, 1954 |
| Lowest Mean | -1.5°F (-19°C) | January 4, 1959 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.90" (175.3 mm) | August 24, 1960 |
| Max in One Month | 10.46" (265.8 mm) | August 1960 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | November 1954 |
| Max in One Year | 46.18" (1173.0 mm) | 1961 |
| Least in One Year | 10.83" (275.2 mm) | 1966 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 15.0" (38.1 cm) | March 16, 1970 |
| Max in One Month | 18.3" (46.5 cm) | March 1970 |
| Max in One Season | 37.5" (95.2 cm) | 1957-58 |
| Max in One Year | 41.4" (105.2 cm) | 1958 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | October 25, 1957 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | October 25, 1957 |
| Latest Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | April 12, 1957 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | April 12, 1957 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | December 1, 1953 – December 31, 1970 | |
| Precipitation | December 1, 1953 – December 31, 1970 | |
| Snowfall | December 1, 1953 – December 31, 1970 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at WICHITA MCCONNELL AFB (2 mi from Wichita, 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 Wichita, KS?
The all-time record high in Wichita, KS is 114°F (46°C), set on July 14, 1954.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Wichita, KS?
The all-time record low in Wichita, KS is -11°F (-24°C), set on January 4, 1959.
What is the most rain Wichita, KS has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Wichita, KS is 6.90 inches, on August 24, 1960.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Wichita, KS?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Wichita, KS is 15.0 inches, on March 16, 1970.
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