Protection, Kansas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 6.7 °C (low) to 21.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 640.8 Millimeters. Protection is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.1 °C | 8.9 °C | 18.03 mm |
| February | -4.5 °C | 11 °C | 19.56 mm |
| March | 0.6 °C | 16.6 °C | 41.91 mm |
| April | 5.7 °C | 21.7 °C | 56.39 mm |
| May | 11.9 °C | 26.6 °C | 85.85 mm |
| June | 17.7 °C | 31.8 °C | 99.82 mm |
| July | 20.2 °C | 34.7 °C | 81.28 mm |
| August | 19.3 °C | 33.8 °C | 84.84 mm |
| September | 14.3 °C | 29.7 °C | 46.23 mm |
| October | 6.8 °C | 23.1 °C | 55.88 mm |
| November | -0.2 °C | 15.6 °C | 25.4 mm |
| December | -5.3 °C | 9.3 °C | 25.65 mm |
| Annual | 6.7 °C | 21.9 °C | 640.84 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |