Climate Insights for Liberal

Seward County, Kansas, United States

Hottest
July
35°C peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low
Wettest
May
93mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Liberal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 481mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 93mm of rainfall. Liberal 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: 10° Average: 2° Min: -4° Feb Max: 13° Average: 3° Min: -3° Mar Max: 19° Average: 9° Min: 3° Apr Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 7° May Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 12° Jun Max: 33° Average: 25° Min: 19° Jul Max: 35° Average: 27° Min: 21° Aug Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 19° Sep Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 16° Oct Max: 24° Average: 15° Min: 9° Nov Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 2° Dec Max: 11° Average: 3° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Liberal has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°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 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°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 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 7mm Feb Precipitation: 11mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 4mm May Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow

Liberal is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 481mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 93mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 11mm. That's 82mm 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 26cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 24km/h Feb Wind Speed: 26km/h Mar Wind Speed: 29km/h Apr Wind Speed: 31km/h May Wind Speed: 28km/h Jun Wind Speed: 27km/h Jul Wind Speed: 24km/h Aug Wind Speed: 23km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 26km/h Nov Wind Speed: 25km/h Dec Wind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed

Liberal is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 23km/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

51 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Liberal, which began on March 20, 2026. Liberal 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 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 51 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 174mm for the season, averaging 58mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 35°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 157mm for the season, averaging 52mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 97mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -4 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 53mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. Expect around 16cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/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 14°
May 18°
Jun 25°
Jul 27°
Aug 26°
Sep 23°
Oct 15°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Liberal is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°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 Liberal 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
10 °C
24 km/h
19 mm
7 cm
Feb
-3 °C
13 °C
26 km/h
11 mm
4 cm
Mar
3 °C
19 °C
29 km/h
31 mm
2 cm
Apr
7 °C
23 °C
31 km/h
49 mm
4 cm
May Current
12 °C
26 °C
28 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
33 °C
27 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
35 °C
24 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
33 °C
23 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
31 °C
25 km/h
32 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
24 °C
26 km/h
45 mm
1 cm
Nov
2 °C
16 °C
25 km/h
20 mm
3 cm
Dec
-2 °C
11 °C
25 km/h
23 mm
6 cm
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