The Highlands, Kansas has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 44.4 °F (low) to 67.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 30.9 Inches. The Highlands is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0 °F | 43.1 °F | 0.81 in. |
| February | 24.0 °F | 46.1 °F | 1.19 in. |
| March | 34.2 °F | 57.2 °F | 2.22 in. |
| April | 42.6 °F | 66.1 °F | 2.63 in. |
| May | 53.5 °F | 76.1 °F | 5.05 in. |
| June | 64.0 °F | 86.3 °F | 4.28 in. |
| July | 68.5 °F | 90.4 °F | 3.79 in. |
| August | 66.3 °F | 88.8 °F | 3.61 in. |
| September | 57.8 °F | 81.8 °F | 2.35 in. |
| October | 44.8 °F | 69.3 °F | 2.47 in. |
| November | 32.8 °F | 56.1 °F | 1.36 in. |
| December | 23.4 °F | 44.1 °F | 1.11 in. |
| Annual | 44.4 °F | 67.1 °F | 30.87 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |