Wichita climate
Wichita’s sun and shoulder months are framed by heat, storms, allergies, and winter
The climate ledger records Wichita at 91°F for average summer high, with 69 days above 90 and a Moderate summer feel. Average winter low is 26°F, with 100 days below freezing and a Moderate winter feel. Humidity is 67 percent, there are 5 comfortable months, and solar exposure is 1,692 peak sun hours per year. The listed outdoor window runs through April, May, June, September, and October, while February, January, and December are toughest.
Wichita’s air quality row is Excellent, while the allergy row is Poor. The modeled fine particle average is Good at 5.1 micrograms per cubic meter for 2021 to 2025. The climate ledger marks heat risk Moderate, drought risk Low, and weather volatility Moderate. Those labels leave Wichita with a useful sun and shoulder season, while the home still needs cooling, storm, heating, indoor, and allergy planning.
Living through the seasons
Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.
- Overall Comfort
- Moderate
2.2 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 91°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 69 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Moderate
Hot · 91°F
Good
2.4 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 26°F / -3°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 100 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Moderate
Fair
Fair
1.9 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 67%
- Comfortable Months
- 5 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1692 peak sun hrs/yr
Good
Fair
Fair
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Poor
4.7 / 5
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 5.1 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
- Toughest Months
- Feb, Jan, Dec
- Heat Risk
- Moderate
- Drought Risk
- Low
- Weather Volatility
- Moderate
Good · 5.1 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Good
3 / 5
Wichita in everyday life
Could Wichita work for you?
What may work well
- Wichita has 1,692 peak sun hours, a defined April through June and September through October shoulder season, and 5 comfortable months in the climate display.
- Air quality is Excellent and long term fine particle pollution is Good at a modeled 5.1 micrograms per cubic meter average for 2021 to 2025.
- The best months create a clear window for the Arkansas River, Botanica, museums, zoo, care trips, and family visits.
What to think about
- A 91°F summer high and 69 days above 90 make cooling, shade, water, storms, and power important.
- A 26°F winter low and 100 freezing days make heating, insulation, tires, parking, and entry surfaces important.
- Poor allergy levels can affect outdoor plans, while the climate heat row is Moderate and the separate safety hazard heat row is High.
Plan Wichita around heat, storms, and the useful shoulder months
Visit in a hot season and a cold season
Notice cooling, shade, storm preparation, heating, windows, snow or ice, entry surfaces, parking, allergies, and the route to care, groceries, museums, the river, and the zoo.
Price the climate inside the home
Ask about cooling, heating, insulation, pipes, roof, maintenance, storm shelter questions, ventilation, insurance, and the household’s equipment for 69 hot days and 100 freezing days.
Keep indoor and outdoor choices together
Pair the Arkansas River, Botanica, Sedgwick County Zoo, and outdoor places with the Wichita Art Museum, Museums on the River, home connection, care, and family visits.
Use the exact labels
Keep Excellent air quality, Good modeled fine particle pollution, Poor allergy levels, Moderate climate heat risk, High safety heat risk, Low drought risk, and Moderate weather volatility distinct.
Questions retirees ask
What is Wichita’s climate like?
Wichita combines a 91°F average summer high with 69 days above 90, a 26°F average winter low, and 100 days below freezing. Humidity is 67 percent, 5 months are comfortable, and the listed allergy level is Poor. The most favorable months are April, May, June, September, and October.
Does Wichita have a hot summer?
The published summer high is 91°F, with 69 days above 90 and summer feel Moderate. That describes a demanding warm season, not the whole year. The 26°F winter low and 100 freezing days make the home and winter route equally important.
Are allergies a concern in Wichita?
The published allergy level is Poor. Pair that label with the 67 percent humidity, indoor choices, ventilation, medication planning, and the household’s own sensitivity when reviewing a home.
Is Wichita air quality good?
The air quality field is Excellent, and the modeled fine particle average is Good at 5.1 micrograms per cubic meter for 2021 to 2025. Keep that period average beside the Poor allergy label, 67 percent humidity, heat, storms, and winter.
When is Wichita most comfortable outdoors?
April, May, June, September, and October are the best listed months, and 5 months are marked comfortable. Heat, storms, winter cold, allergies, the selected home, and the distance to a destination still affect each household’s plan.
Wichita offers sun and a useful shoulder season, but a 91°F summer high, 69 hot days, 100 freezing days, Poor allergies, and High safety heat and storm rows make the home carry much of the year. For the Wichita climate plan, choose Save, Compare, or Find my fit.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk, Weather Volatility
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS, checked against U.S. EPA AirData
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
Checked 2026-05-18
- Federal Emergency Management Agency National Risk Index
Used for Drought Risk
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