Climate Insights for Cheney

Glasscock County, Kansas, United States

Hottest
July
34°C peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low
Wettest
May
168mm rain
Best to Visit
September, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cheney is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 751mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 168mm of rainfall. Cheney 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: 7° Average: 1° Min: -4° Feb Max: 10° Average: 2° Min: -3° Mar Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 3° Apr Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 8° May Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Jun Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 20° Jul Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 22° Aug Max: 33° 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

Cheney has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°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 12°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: 26mm Snow: 6mm Feb Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 5mm Mar Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 168mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Cheney is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 751mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 168mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 24mm. That's 144mm 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 20cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

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: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 25km/h Mar Wind Speed: 27km/h Apr Wind Speed: 29km/h May Wind Speed: 25km/h Jun Wind Speed: 24km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 23km/h Oct Wind Speed: 25km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed

Cheney 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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 21km/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

91 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cheney, which began on March 20, 2026. Cheney 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 279mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 34°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 217mm for the season, averaging 72mm 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. Precipitation is moderate at around 170mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. 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 10°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 84mm over the season and a monthly average of 28mm. Expect around 14cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 24km/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 19°
Jun 26°
Jul 27°
Aug 26°
Sep 23°
Oct 15°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Cheney is during September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 60mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°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 Cheney 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
7 °C
23 km/h
26 mm
6 cm
Feb
-3 °C
10 °C
25 km/h
24 mm
5 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
17 °C
27 km/h
51 mm
2 cm
Apr
8 °C
22 °C
29 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
25 °C
25 km/h
168 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
32 °C
24 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
34 °C
21 km/h
66 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
33 °C
21 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
30 °C
23 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
23 °C
25 km/h
59 mm
1 cm
Nov
3 °C
15 °C
24 km/h
51 mm
3 cm
Dec
-2 °C
10 °C
24 km/h
33 mm
3 cm
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