Updated October 2026
Nicodemus National Historic Site Weather by Month
Nicodemus National Historic Site is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 94°F and a low of 64°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 43°F and an average low of 16°F. May is the wettest month, with about 4.3 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 10.6 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Nicodemus National Historic Site can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
94°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
16°F avg low
Wettest month
May
4.3 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.8 h of daylight
Average weather at Nicodemus by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F | 16°F | 0.6 in | 9.5 h |
| February | 47°F | 18°F | 0.7 in | 10.5 h |
| March | 59°F | 27°F | 1.3 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 68°F | 37°F | 2.2 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 77°F | 48°F | 4.3 in | 14.2 h |
| June | 88°F | 59°F | 3.2 in | 14.8 h |
| July | 94°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 14.5 h |
| August | 91°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 13.5 h |
| September | 84°F | 53°F | 2.3 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 70°F | 39°F | 1.7 in | 10.9 h |
| November | 57°F | 27°F | 1.0 in | 9.8 h |
| December | 45°F | 20°F | 0.9 in | 9.2 h |
| Year total | 25.6 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00148648, 10.6 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Nicodemus is at that time of year.
Nicodemus weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 43°F in January, between 45°F in December and 47°F in February, with average lows between 16°F and 20°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 2.2 inches of precipitation, about 9% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.2 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 59°F in March to 77°F in May, with average lows between 27°F and 48°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 7.8 inches of precipitation, about 30% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.2 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 94°F in July, between 88°F in June and 91°F in August, with average lows between 59°F and 64°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July and August. Together the three months average 10.6 inches of precipitation, about 41% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.8 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 84°F in September to 57°F in November, with average lows between 27°F and 53°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 5 inches of precipitation, about 20% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.8 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Northwest Kansas has a four-season climate typified by long, hot summers, cold winters, short spring and fall seasons, and a nearly constant breeze. Humidity is relatively low compared to the eastern portion of the state. Afternoon thunderstorms with lightning, hail, and gusty winds frequently occur during the spring and summer. Tornados are possible but are less common in Kansas than they are in several other states. Snow accumulation from winter blizzards occasionally causes site to close.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Nicodemus
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 39.39°N, 99.62°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Nicodemus National Historic Site →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 3.7× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Nicodemus National Historic Site. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Nicodemus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Nicodemus National Historic Site, with an average high of 94°F and an average low of 64°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 10.6 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Nicodemus National Historic Site, with an average low of 16°F and an average high of 43°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
May is the wettest month, with about 4.3 inches of precipitation. January is the driest, at about 0.6 inches. The station records about 25.6 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Nicodemus National Historic Site runs from about 9.2 hours a day in December to about 14.8 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00148648), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1998–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.