ClimateAverages

Lawrence Climate

Kansas, United States of America · population 93,917 · 252 weather stations within 200 km · records 1800 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
18.9°C
Warmest month · July
32.3°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
-7.9°C
Typical overnight low

Lawrence has an average annual daytime high of 18.9°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is July, when highs typically reach 32.3°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near -7.9°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January3.3°C-7.9°CColdest
February6.9°C-4.8°C
March12.4°C-0.2°C
April19.6°C6.6°C
May24.6°C12.3°C
June29.2°C17.3°C
July32.3°C19.8°CWarmest
August31.6°C18.8°C
September27.2°C14.1°C
October21.1°C7.6°C
November12.5°C0.7°C
December6.0°C-4.7°C

Temperature range across the year

-10°1°12°23°34°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2011
+2.8°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1842
-2.9°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Lawrence getting hotter?

Since 1900, Lawrence's average temperature has risen by +1.9°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1800, warming totals +1.8°C.

11.9°12.5°13.2°13.8°14.4°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
April to October

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Lawrence?

Lawrence's average annual daytime high is 18.9°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is July, with highs averaging 32.3°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging -7.9°C.

What is the warmest month in Lawrence?

July is the warmest month in Lawrence, with typical daytime highs of 32.3°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Lawrence?

2011 is the hottest year on record for Lawrence, running +2.8°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Lawrence getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Lawrence has warmed by roughly +1.9°C.

When is the best time to visit Lawrence?

April to October typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.