Dresden, Kansas has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.4 °F (low) to 65.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 21.7 Inches. Dresden is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.1 °F | 41.7 °F | 0.43 in. |
| February | 18.4 °F | 44.9 °F | 0.58 in. |
| March | 26.6 °F | 55.6 °F | 1.13 in. |
| April | 35.7 °F | 64.4 °F | 2.08 in. |
| May | 47.2 °F | 74.1 °F | 3.34 in. |
| June | 58.1 °F | 85.6 °F | 2.68 in. |
| July | 63.6 °F | 90.7 °F | 3.59 in. |
| August | 61.3 °F | 88.0 °F | 3.03 in. |
| September | 52.0 °F | 80.6 °F | 1.82 in. |
| October | 38.3 °F | 67.5 °F | 1.61 in. |
| November | 26.1 °F | 54.1 °F | 0.75 in. |
| December | 17.7 °F | 42.9 °F | 0.69 in. |
| Annual | 38.4 °F | 65.8 °F | 21.73 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |