Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Goodland features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between 0 °C (32 °F) and 25 °C (78 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -33 °C (-28 °F) or can rise to as high as 40 °C (104 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 480 mm (18.9 inches) and receives 76 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Goodland enjoys an average of 3416 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 25 minutes to 14 hours 52 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Goodland are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 23 to 25 °C (74 - 78 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 0 to 2 °C (32 - 36 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Goodland experiences 119 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 109 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 22°C (72°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
| Mean maximum | 19°C (66°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
| Average high | 7°C (46°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
| Daily mean | 0°C (33°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
23°C (75°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
| Average low | -5°C (23°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
| Mean minimum | -15°C (4°F) |
-18°C (-1°F) |
-10°C (14°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-8°C (18°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
| Minimum | -19°C (-3°F) |
-33°C (-28°F) |
-22°C (-7°F) |
-10°C (15°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
-14°C (7°F) |
-13°C (10°F) |
-16°C (3°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Goodland, Kansas, United States with other places around the world.
Goodland usually has the most precipitation in March, May and July, with an average of 10 rainy days and 69 mm (2.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Goodland are February, November and December. On average, 14 mm (0.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 17 (0.7) | 15 (0.6) | 52 (2.0) | 36 (1.4) | 93 (3.7) | 48 (1.9) | 62 (2.5) | 51 (2.0) | 42 (1.7) | 37 (1.5) | 12 (0.5) | 14 (0.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
The sunniest months in Goodland are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 39 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Goodland: January, February and December receive an average of 7 hours 12 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 186 | 229 | 272 | 297 | 310 | 363 | 367 | 341 | 296 | 263 | 247 | 239 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 44m | 10h 43m | 11h 58m | 13h 15m | 14h 20m | 14h 52m | 14h 35m | 13h 37m | 12h 23m | 11h 6m | 9h 59m | 9h 25m |
Goodland experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 12, which corresponds to the 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 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Goodland UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Goodland. 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 Goodland'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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