Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Augusta features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 1 °C (34 °F) and 27 °C (80 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -29 °C (-19 °F) or can rise to as high as 41 °C (105 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 950 mm (37.4 inches) and receives 92 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Augusta enjoys an average of 3221 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 35 minutes to 14 hours 42 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Augusta are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 25 to 27 °C (78 - 80 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 1 to 4 °C (34 - 39 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Augusta experiences 124 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 83 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 20°C (69°F) |
25°C (76°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
41°C (105°F) |
37°C (100°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
| Mean maximum | 17°C (63°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
| Average high | 7°C (45°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
| Daily mean | 1°C (34°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
| Average low | -4°C (25°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
| Mean minimum | -14°C (7°F) |
-16°C (3°F) |
-8°C (18°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
-11°C (13°F) |
| Minimum | -20°C (-3°F) |
-29°C (-19°F) |
-18°C (-1°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
3°C (39°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-15°C (5°F) |
-14°C (7°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Augusta, Kansas, United States with other places around the world.
Augusta usually has the most precipitation in May, June and October, with an average of 10 rainy days and 134 mm (5.3 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Augusta are February, November and December. On average, 29 mm (1.2 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 40 (1.6) | 31 (1.2) | 86 (3.4) | 82 (3.2) | 180 (7.1) | 102 (4.0) | 72 (2.8) | 98 (3.9) | 79 (3.1) | 122 (4.8) | 27 (1.1) | 30 (1.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
The sunniest months in Augusta are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 14 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Augusta: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 45 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 174 | 202 | 247 | 265 | 282 | 347 | 365 | 321 | 282 | 256 | 237 | 237 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 52m | 10h 48m | 11h 59m | 13h 11m | 14h 12m | 14h 42m | 14h 26m | 13h 32m | 12h 22m | 11h 10m | 10h 7m | 9h 35m |
Augusta experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Augusta UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Augusta. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Augusta's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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