Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Seneca features a humid continental climate (Dfa). Temperatures typically range between -2 °C (29 °F) and 26 °C (80 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -31 °C (-24 °F) or can rise to as high as 39 °C (103 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1011 mm (39.8 inches) and receives 96 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Seneca enjoys an average of 3139 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 23 minutes to 14 hours 56 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Seneca are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 26 °C (76 - 80 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -2 to 2 °C (29 - 36 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Seneca experiences 114 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 101 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 17°C (63°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
| Mean maximum | 15°C (60°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
| Average high | 4°C (39°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
| Daily mean | -2°C (29°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
| Average low | -6°C (21°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
| Mean minimum | -19°C (-1°F) |
-19°C (-2°F) |
-10°C (14°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-10°C (14°F) |
-13°C (9°F) |
| Minimum | -25°C (-14°F) |
-31°C (-24°F) |
-20°C (-5°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-15°C (6°F) |
-20°C (-3°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Seneca, Kansas, United States with other places around the world.
Seneca usually has the most precipitation in May, August and October, with an average of 11 rainy days and 152 mm (6.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Seneca are January, February and December. On average, 31 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) | 34 (1.3) | 31 (1.2) | 96 (3.8) | 84 (3.3) | 210 (8.3) | 100 (3.9) | 72 (2.8) | 124 (4.9) | 71 (2.8) | 123 (4.8) | 37 (1.4) | 29 (1.1) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
The sunniest months in Seneca are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 19 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Seneca: January, February and November receive an average of 6 hours 30 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 161 | 207 | 219 | 267 | 271 | 347 | 370 | 324 | 281 | 245 | 216 | 225 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 41m | 10h 42m | 11h 58m | 13h 17m | 14h 23m | 14h 56m | 14h 38m | 13h 39m | 12h 23m | 11h 5m | 9h 57m | 9h 23m |
Seneca experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, 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 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Seneca UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Seneca. 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 Seneca's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.