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Hays, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Hays?
Hays, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Hays
- Population
- 21.1K
- Elevation
- 616 m
- Coordinates
- 38.88°, -99.33°
Hays is a city in United States with a population of approximately 21.1K. Average temperatures range from -5°C (24°F) in January to 33°C (92°F) in July. The best time to visit is April, May, June, September, October. The city sits at an elevation of 616 m above sea level.
Time in Hays right now
Open full time & time zone page 12:48 48
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Hays
Daylight in Hays today
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Day length
14h 53m
Climate normals for Hays
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / -5°C | 1°C / -10°C | 4days (26 mm) Good | 7.2h Good | 64% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 9°C / -3°C | 5°C / -9°C | 3days (19 mm) Excellent | 8.5h Good | 56% Moderate | 4.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 16°C / 3°C | 12°C / -2°C | 6days (46 mm) Good | 9.1h Good | 56% Moderate | 5.5 High | Fair | View Details |
| April best | 21°C / 7°C | 17°C / 3°C | 6days (55 mm) Good | 10.4h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 25°C / 13°C | 24°C / 11°C | 12days (126 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 31°C / 20°C | 32°C / 19°C | 9days (69 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 33°C / 22°C | 35°C / 23°C | 9days (78 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August | 32°C / 21°C | 33°C / 21°C | 8days (86 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 7.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 29°C / 18°C | 29°C / 17°C | 6days (52 mm) Good | 10.2h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 22°C / 10°C | 19°C / 7°C | 5days (39 mm) Good | 8.7h Good | 54% Moderate | 4.8 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 14°C / 3°C | 11°C / -1°C | 4days (32 mm) Good | 7.6h Good | 59% Moderate | 3.3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 9°C / -2°C | 5°C / -7°C | 3days (23 mm) Excellent | 7.2h Good | 59% Moderate | 2.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 6°C / -5°C . Feb: 9°C / -3°C . Mar: 16°C / 3°C . Apr: 21°C / 7°C . May: 25°C / 13°C . Jun: 31°C / 20°C . Jul: 33°C / 22°C . Aug: 32°C / 21°C . Sep: 29°C / 18°C . Oct: 22°C / 10°C . Nov: 14°C / 3°C . Dec: 9°C / -2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 26 mm. Feb: 19 mm. Mar: 46 mm. Apr: 55 mm. May: 126 mm. Jun: 69 mm. Jul: 78 mm. Aug: 86 mm. Sep: 52 mm. Oct: 39 mm. Nov: 32 mm. Dec: 23 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 64%. Feb: 56%. Mar: 56%. Apr: 52%. May: 64%. Jun: 60%. Jul: 59%. Aug: 60%. Sep: 59%. Oct: 54%. Nov: 59%. Dec: 59%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 21 km/h . Feb: 23 km/h . Mar: 27 km/h . Apr: 28 km/h . May: 24 km/h . Jun: 25 km/h . Jul: 22 km/h . Aug: 21 km/h . Sep: 23 km/h . Oct: 24 km/h . Nov: 23 km/h . Dec: 23 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hays has a population of approximately 21.1K.
The best months to visit Hays are April, May, June, September, October, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Hays receives approximately 651mm of rainfall annually across 75 rainy days.
Hays is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Hays sits at an elevation of 616 m (2,021 ft) above sea level.