Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Hay Springs features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between -4 °C (25 °F) and 24 °C (75 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -29 °C (-19 °F) or can rise to as high as 40 °C (104 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 549 mm (21.6 inches) and receives 92 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Hay Springs enjoys an average of 3321 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 4 minutes to 15 hours 15 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Hay Springs are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 21 to 24 °C (70 - 75 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -4 to -1 °C (25 - 31 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Hay Springs experiences 90 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 139 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 15°C (58°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
37°C (100°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
| Mean maximum | 13°C (55°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
37°C (100°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
| Average high | 4°C (39°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
| Daily mean | -2°C (28°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
| Average low | -7°C (19°F) |
-10°C (15°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
-5°C (22°F) |
| Mean minimum | -21°C (-5°F) |
-22°C (-7°F) |
-14°C (7°F) |
-10°C (14°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
-9°C (15°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
-16°C (4°F) |
| Minimum | -27°C (-16°F) |
-29°C (-19°F) |
-24°C (-11°F) |
-15°C (5°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
-15°C (5°F) |
-17°C (2°F) |
-23°C (-9°F) |
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Hay Springs usually has the most precipitation in March, April and May, with an average of 10 rainy days and 79 mm (3.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Hay Springs are January, November and December. On average, 20 mm (0.8 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 15 (0.6) | 28 (1.1) | 61 (2.4) | 64 (2.5) | 112 (4.4) | 55 (2.1) | 45 (1.8) | 38 (1.5) | 38 (1.5) | 47 (1.8) | 20 (0.8) | 26 (1.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 |
The sunniest months in Hay Springs are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 53 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Hay Springs: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 40 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 173 | 216 | 261 | 281 | 298 | 367 | 378 | 347 | 288 | 254 | 234 | 217 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 26m | 10h 33m | 11h 58m | 13h 25m | 14h 38m | 15h 15m | 14h 55m | 13h 49m | 12h 25m | 10h 59m | 9h 43m | 9h 4m |
Hay Springs 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 Hay Springs UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Hay Springs. 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 Hay Springs'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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