Hays, United States experiences average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 6 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Hays, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Hays, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.3/10
Best: April, May, June, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 21°C / 9°C
Feels Like 19°C / 6°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 54 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 59%
Wind Speed 24 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 3 days
Frost Days 13 days
Hottest Month
33°C
July
Avg Low22°C
Rain9days
Coldest Month
-5°C
January
Avg High6°C
Rain4days
Driest Month
3days
February
Avg High9°C
Avg Low-3°C
Windiest Month
28 km/h
April (Gusts 52)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:13
Daylight 14.9h
Sunset 21:05
Live conditions—
Hays on the map · live conditions
Hays, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Hays
- Population
- 21.1K
- Elevation
- 616 m
- Coordinates
- 38.88°, -99.33°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 8 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 5 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low -3°C
Rain 3 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
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 .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 7h.
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.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 5 days. Feb: 4 days. Mar: 3 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 1 days. Nov: 2 days. Dec: 3 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 9 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 34°C | Jul · 33°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -6°C | Jan · -5°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 118 mm | May · 126 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 29 km/h | Apr · 28 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Hays are April, May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Hays, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Hays is July, with average daytime highs of 33°C (92°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Hays is January, with average overnight lows of -5°C (24°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Hays is May, averaging 126mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Hays receives approximately 115 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Hays.
The least favorable months to visit Hays are January, February, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider April, May, June, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Hays is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Hays is 59%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Hays receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 5 cm (2 in) of accumulation, with about 13 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Hays are 24 km/h (15 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 28 km/h (17 mph) (gusts up to 52 km/h / 32 mph).
Hays averages 9 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 43%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Hays is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Hays has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Hays ranges from 6°C (43°F) to 19°C (66°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Hays. It earns a climate score of 8.6/10 with Excellent.
For June in Hays, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 31°C (88°F) and 9 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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