Wichita Weather Records (USW00003928)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Wichita (USW00003928), Kansas, United States, with 74 years of record.
Key Facts for Wichita
- Wichita (USW00003928) is a weather station in Kansas, United States at 37.65 latitude and -97.44 longitude, 427 m (1,400 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1953 to 2026, 74 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Wichita still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Wichita tied a daily record high maximum temperature of 36.7 C (98.1 F) on 17 September 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Kansas, United States, 37.65 latitude, -97.44 longitude.
- Elevation: 427 m (1,400 ft).
- Period of record: 1953 to 2026, 74 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
25 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| Feb | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| Mar | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| Apr | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 2.2 C (36.0 F) |
| May | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) |
| Jun | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
| Jul | 45.0 C (113.0 F) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) |
| Aug | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | 42.2 C (108.0 F) | 18.3 C (64.9 F) |
| Sep | 42.2 C (108.0 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) |
| Oct | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 10.0 C (50.0 F) |
| Nov | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -17.2 C (1.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 1 |
| 1954 | 32 |
| 1955 | 25 |
| 1956 | 32 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 25 |
| 1959 | 28 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 25 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 25 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 24 |
| 1967 | 41 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1970 | 31 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 27 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 54 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 35 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 22 |
All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-31 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 147.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2008-09-12 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 261.9 mm (10.3 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 261.9 mm (10.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) | 4 January 2005 |
| Feb | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) | 3 February 2012 |
| Mar | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) | 26 March 1961 |
| Apr | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) | 26 April 2009 |
| May | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) | 31 May 2022 |
| Jun | 134.9 mm (5.3 in) | 25 June 2026 |
| Jul | 145.3 mm (5.7 in) | 2 July 2016 |
| Aug | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) | 12 August 1987 |
| Sep | 261.9 mm (10.3 in) | 12 September 2008 |
| Oct | 147.1 mm (5.8 in) | 31 October 1998 |
| Nov | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) | 2 November 2024 |
| Dec | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) | 15 December 1984 |
Period of Record Coverage
1953 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 31 | 8% | No |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 284 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 September 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | tie | 12 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 2026 | Wichita, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 56 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 69 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 33 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 56 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 September 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 7 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 40 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | tie | 43 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 28 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 11 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 September 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | tie | 40 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 August 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 36 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 August 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | tie | 45 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 August 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high max (Tie) | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | tie | 44 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high min | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 69 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 August 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high max | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 48 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 August 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high max (Tie) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | tie | 27 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high max | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 57 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 July 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high min (Tie) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | tie | 15 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 July 2026 | Wichita, US | daily high max (Tie) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | tie | 20 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
72 complete years, 1954 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 15.6 C | +1.68 C |
| 1955 | 13.9 C | +0.01 C |
| 1956 | 14.6 C | +0.66 C |
| 1957 | 13.0 C | -0.88 C |
| 1958 | 13.2 C | -0.73 C |
| 1959 | 13.3 C | -0.64 C |
| 1960 | 12.8 C | -1.09 C |
| 1961 | 12.8 C | -1.17 C |
| 1962 | 13.8 C | -0.08 C |
| 1963 | 14.4 C | +0.45 C |
| 1964 | 14.2 C | +0.28 C |
| 1965 | 14.3 C | +0.35 C |
| 1966 | 13.5 C | -0.47 C |
| 1967 | 13.4 C | -0.54 C |
| 1968 | 13.0 C | -0.94 C |
| 1969 | 12.9 C | -1.05 C |
| 1970 | 13.3 C | -0.65 C |
| 1971 | 13.1 C | -0.80 C |
| 1972 | 12.6 C | -1.32 C |
| 1973 | 13.2 C | -0.69 C |
| 1974 | 13.4 C | -0.49 C |
| 1975 | 12.9 C | -1.03 C |
| 1976 | 13.1 C | -0.81 C |
| 1977 | 14.6 C | +0.66 C |
| 1978 | 13.1 C | -0.83 C |
| 1979 | 12.5 C | -1.40 C |
| 1980 | 14.3 C | +0.33 C |
| 1981 | 14.4 C | +0.48 C |
| 1982 | 12.8 C | -1.10 C |
| 1983 | 12.3 C | -1.61 C |
| 1984 | 13.6 C | -0.34 C |
| 1985 | 12.8 C | -1.08 C |
| 1986 | 14.5 C | +0.60 C |
| 1987 | 14.1 C | +0.21 C |
| 1988 | 13.9 C | -0.02 C |
| 1989 | 12.9 C | -0.99 C |
| 1990 | 14.6 C | +0.72 C |
| 1991 | 14.8 C | +0.86 C |
| 1992 | 13.8 C | -0.11 C |
| 1993 | 12.7 C | -1.23 C |
| 1994 | 14.0 C | +0.09 C |
| 1995 | 13.2 C | -0.69 C |
| 1996 | 13.1 C | -0.86 C |
| 1997 | 13.1 C | -0.78 C |
| 1998 | 14.9 C | +1.02 C |
| 1999 | 14.5 C | +0.59 C |
| 2000 | 14.1 C | +0.16 C |
| 2001 | 14.6 C | +0.68 C |
| 2002 | 13.8 C | -0.14 C |
| 2003 | 13.7 C | -0.21 C |
| 2004 | 14.1 C | +0.18 C |
| 2005 | 14.4 C | +0.43 C |
| 2006 | 15.3 C | +1.37 C |
| 2007 | 14.1 C | +0.21 C |
| 2008 | 13.4 C | -0.57 C |
| 2009 | 13.5 C | -0.38 C |
| 2010 | 14.6 C | +0.67 C |
| 2011 | 14.7 C | +0.79 C |
| 2012 | 16.3 C | +2.42 C |
| 2013 | 13.5 C | -0.47 C |
| 2014 | 13.8 C | -0.12 C |
| 2015 | 15.1 C | +1.22 C |
| 2016 | 15.8 C | +1.87 C |
| 2017 | 15.2 C | +1.27 C |
| 2018 | 14.5 C | +0.53 C |
| 2019 | 14.0 C | +0.10 C |
| 2020 | 14.5 C | +0.57 C |
| 2021 | 14.6 C | +0.70 C |
| 2022 | 14.4 C | +0.52 C |
| 2023 | 15.1 C | +1.21 C |
| 2024 | 15.7 C | +1.76 C |
| 2025 | 14.4 C | +0.51 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade over 1954 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 72 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1954 to 2025 | 72 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.6) per decade | 1954 to 2025 | 72 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 1954 to 2025 | 72 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1953 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 45.0 C (113.0 F) | 1954 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 74 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | 1982 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) | 74 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 261.9 mm (10.3 in) | 2008 | 66.4 mm (2.6 in) | 74 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 289.1 mm (11.4 in) | 2008 | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) | 74 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 66 days | 1995 | 34 days | 74 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 14.4 C (57.9 F) |
| 1954 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1955 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1956 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1957 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1958 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1959 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1960 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1961 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1962 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1963 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1964 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1965 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1966 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1967 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1968 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1969 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1970 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1971 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1972 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1973 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1974 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1975 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1976 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1977 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1978 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1979 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1980 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1981 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1982 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1983 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1984 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1985 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1986 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1987 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1988 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1989 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1990 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1991 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1992 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1993 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1994 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1995 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1996 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1997 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1998 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1999 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2000 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2001 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2002 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2003 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2004 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2005 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2006 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2007 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2008 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2009 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2010 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2011 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2012 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2013 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2014 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2015 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2016 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2017 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2018 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2019 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2020 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2021 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2022 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2023 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2024 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2025 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2026 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1954 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1955 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1956 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1957 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1958 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1959 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1960 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1961 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1962 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1963 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1964 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1965 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1966 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1967 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1968 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1969 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1970 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 1971 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1972 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1973 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1974 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1975 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1976 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1977 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1978 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1979 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1980 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1981 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1982 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1983 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1984 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1985 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1986 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1987 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1988 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1989 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1990 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1991 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1992 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 1993 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1994 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1995 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1996 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1997 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1998 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1999 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2000 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2001 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2002 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2003 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2004 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 2005 | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) |
| 2006 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2007 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2008 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 2009 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2010 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 2011 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2012 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 2013 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2014 | -20.5 C (-4.9 F) |
| 2015 | -17.7 C (0.1 F) |
| 2016 | -23.2 C (-9.8 F) |
| 2017 | -15.5 C (4.1 F) |
| 2018 | -18.8 C (-1.8 F) |
| 2019 | -16.6 C (2.1 F) |
| 2020 | -12.7 C (9.1 F) |
| 2021 | -27.1 C (-16.8 F) |
| 2022 | -20.5 C (-4.9 F) |
| 2023 | -13.8 C (7.2 F) |
| 2024 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 2025 | -22.7 C (-8.9 F) |
| 2026 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1954 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1955 | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1956 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1957 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1958 | 71.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1959 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1960 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1961 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1962 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1963 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1964 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1965 | 118.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1966 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1967 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1968 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1969 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1970 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1971 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1972 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1973 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1974 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1975 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1976 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1977 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1978 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1979 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1980 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1981 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1982 | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1983 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1984 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1985 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1986 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1987 | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1988 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1989 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1990 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1991 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1992 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1993 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1994 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1995 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1996 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1997 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1998 | 147.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1999 | 146.8 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2000 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2001 | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2002 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2003 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2004 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2005 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2006 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2007 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2008 | 261.9 mm (10.3 in) |
| 2009 | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2010 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2011 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2012 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2013 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2014 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2015 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2016 | 145.3 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2017 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2018 | 76.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2019 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2020 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2021 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2022 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2023 | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2024 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2025 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2026 | 134.9 mm (5.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1954 | 110.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1955 | 149.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1956 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1957 | 125.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1958 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1959 | 161.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1960 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1961 | 120.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1962 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1963 | 126.2 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1964 | 124.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1965 | 130.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1966 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1967 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1968 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1969 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1970 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1971 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1972 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1973 | 145.8 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1974 | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1975 | 98.5 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1976 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1977 | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1978 | 88.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1979 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1980 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1981 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1982 | 89.5 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1983 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1984 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1985 | 136.5 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1986 | 126.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1987 | 115.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1988 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1989 | 138.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1990 | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1991 | 178.1 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1992 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1993 | 121.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1994 | 65.4 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1995 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1996 | 74.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1997 | 86.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1998 | 218.1 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1999 | 217.7 mm (8.6 in) |
| 2000 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2001 | 66.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2002 | 135.8 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2003 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2004 | 93.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2005 | 131.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2006 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2007 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2008 | 289.1 mm (11.4 in) |
| 2009 | 172.9 mm (6.8 in) |
| 2010 | 88.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2011 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2012 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2013 | 139.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2014 | 98.5 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2015 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2016 | 227.6 mm (9.0 in) |
| 2017 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2018 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2019 | 150.8 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2020 | 57.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2021 | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2022 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2023 | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2024 | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2025 | 139.2 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2026 | 214.8 mm (8.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 18 days |
| 1954 | 38 days |
| 1955 | 63 days |
| 1956 | 48 days |
| 1957 | 24 days |
| 1958 | 46 days |
| 1959 | 38 days |
| 1960 | 27 days |
| 1961 | 34 days |
| 1962 | 22 days |
| 1963 | 39 days |
| 1964 | 29 days |
| 1965 | 23 days |
| 1966 | 33 days |
| 1967 | 44 days |
| 1968 | 45 days |
| 1969 | 36 days |
| 1970 | 52 days |
| 1971 | 47 days |
| 1972 | 37 days |
| 1973 | 24 days |
| 1974 | 41 days |
| 1975 | 35 days |
| 1976 | 35 days |
| 1977 | 26 days |
| 1978 | 22 days |
| 1979 | 36 days |
| 1980 | 22 days |
| 1981 | 30 days |
| 1982 | 44 days |
| 1983 | 46 days |
| 1984 | 36 days |
| 1985 | 25 days |
| 1986 | 32 days |
| 1987 | 19 days |
| 1988 | 21 days |
| 1989 | 38 days |
| 1990 | 37 days |
| 1991 | 48 days |
| 1992 | 24 days |
| 1993 | 23 days |
| 1994 | 52 days |
| 1995 | 66 days |
| 1996 | 56 days |
| 1997 | 28 days |
| 1998 | 26 days |
| 1999 | 30 days |
| 2000 | 46 days |
| 2001 | 43 days |
| 2002 | 29 days |
| 2003 | 27 days |
| 2004 | 26 days |
| 2005 | 36 days |
| 2006 | 34 days |
| 2007 | 32 days |
| 2008 | 28 days |
| 2009 | 39 days |
| 2010 | 35 days |
| 2011 | 25 days |
| 2012 | 33 days |
| 2013 | 30 days |
| 2014 | 37 days |
| 2015 | 20 days |
| 2016 | 34 days |
| 2017 | 32 days |
| 2018 | 39 days |
| 2019 | 31 days |
| 2020 | 40 days |
| 2021 | 49 days |
| 2022 | 27 days |
| 2023 | 31 days |
| 2024 | 43 days |
| 2025 | 32 days |
| 2026 | 20 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
72 years with a frostAcross 72 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Wichita falls on 11 April and the median first autumn frost on 27 October, which leaves a median of 199 days between them.
In 1996 to 2025 the median growing season was 199 days. The two periods have the same number of growing days.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +0.4 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1954 to 1983) | Recent period (1996 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 11 April | 13 April | 10 April | 3 days earlier | -0.3 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 27 October | 27 October | 27 October | no change | +0.1 days per decade |
| Growing days | 199 days | 199 days | 199 days | no change | +0.4 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
72 years, 1954 to 2025A day with at least 64.3 mm (2.5 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 198.7 mm (7.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) | |
| 5 years | 89.0 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 109.1 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 139.8 mm (5.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 167.1 mm (6.6 in) | |
| 100 years | 198.7 mm (7.8 in) | Longer than the 72 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 72 years of values from 1954 to 2025.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 261.9 mm (10.3 in) in 2008; 147.1 mm (5.8 in) in 1998; 146.8 mm (5.8 in) in 1999.
Station Changes
2 suspected2 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Wichita, at 1968 and 2008. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1968 ran 0.3 C (0.5 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2008 ran 0.3 C (0.5 F) higher than in the years before (possible change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | -0.2 | -0.4 | likely | 5 |
| 2008 | +0.3 | +0.5 | possible | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Wichita had a mean temperature of 14.8 C (58.6 F) and 856.9 mm (33.7 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Ponca City Muni AP (United States, 106 km away), Billings (United States, 125 km away) and Xuzhou (China, 11,254 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponca City Muni AP | United States | 106 km (66 mi) | 14.7 C (58.4 F) | 860.3 mm (33.9 in) | 0.67 |
| Billings | United States | 125 km (78 mi) | 14.9 C (58.8 F) | 859.5 mm (33.8 in) | 0.72 |
| Xuzhou | China | 11,254 km (6,993 mi) | 14.7 C (58.4 F) | 832.8 mm (32.8 in) | 0.79 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-15).