Climate almanac

Lawrence

Kansas, United States · 38.97°, -95.24°

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What is the climate like in Lawrence?

The best time to visit Lawrence is typically June – October, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.4/10). Lawrence is warmest in July, when daily highs average 89°F (32°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 24°F (-5°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is February; the year sees roughly 42 in (1064 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitJune – October — comfort peaks in September (7.4/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 89°F (32°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 24°F (-5°C)
  • Wettest monthMay (7.4 in (188 mm))
  • Driest monthFebruary (1.3 in (32 mm))
  • Annual precipitation42 in (1064 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromLawrence, 2 km away (1868-2026)