Climate Insights for Gail Ballard Airport

Sweet Grass County, Kansas, United States

Hottest
July
33°C peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low
Wettest
May
157mm rain
Best to Visit
June, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gail Ballard Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 684mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 157mm of rainfall. Gail Ballard Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 8° Average: 1° Min: -4° Feb Max: 11° Average: 2° Min: -3° Mar Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 3° Apr Max: 22° Average: 13° Min: 7° May Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jun Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 19° Jul Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 21° Aug Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 20° Sep Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 17° Oct Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 9° Nov Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 3° Dec Max: 10° Average: 3° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Gail Ballard Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 7mm Feb Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 157mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow

Gail Ballard Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 684mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 157mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18mm. That's 140mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 21cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 24km/h Mar Wind Speed: 27km/h Apr Wind Speed: 28km/h May Wind Speed: 25km/h Jun Wind Speed: 24km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 23km/h Oct Wind Speed: 25km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

Gail Ballard Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

84 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Gail Ballard Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Gail Ballard Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 84 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 261mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 199mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 149mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -4 to 11°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 75mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Expect around 15cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 13°
May 18°
Jun 25°
Jul 27°
Aug 26°
Sep 23°
Oct 15°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Gail Ballard Airport is during June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gail Ballard Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-4 °C
8 °C
22 km/h
27 mm
7 cm
Feb
-3 °C
11 °C
24 km/h
18 mm
4 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
17 °C
27 km/h
43 mm
2 cm
Apr
7 °C
22 °C
28 km/h
61 mm
1 cm
May
13 °C
25 °C
25 km/h
157 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
32 °C
24 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
33 °C
21 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
32 °C
20 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
30 °C
23 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
23 °C
25 km/h
57 mm
1 cm
Nov
3 °C
15 °C
24 km/h
43 mm
3 cm
Dec
-2 °C
10 °C
23 km/h
31 mm
4 cm
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