| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°F Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | October 21 - 31 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | April 1 - 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | |
| Ecoregion: | 40b - Osage Cuestas | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 66044 - Lawrence, KS | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 19 | 24 | 34 | 44 | 54 | 64 | 69 | 67 | 58 | 46 | 34 | 23 | 45 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 38 | 44 | 56 | 66 | 75 | 84 | 90 | 89 | 81 | 69 | 53 | 41 | 66 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1.23 | 1.2 | 2.75 | 3.51 | 5.22 | 5.48 | 4.1 | 3.79 | 4.43 | 3.31 | 2.61 | 1.75 | 39.39 |