Friends Weather

Weather and Climate at Friends

Friends University, located in Wichita, Kansas, experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and cold winters. The Friends campus sees:

• Summer: Average high temperatures around 90°F (32°C), with occasional heatwaves exceeding 100°F (38°C).
• Winter: Average lows around 20°F (-7°C), with occasional snowstorms.
• Spring and Fall: Mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 50°F to 70°F (10°C to 21°C).
• Rainfall: Annual precipitation averages around 30 inches, with thunderstorms common in spring and summer.
• Extreme Weather: The region is prone to severe weather, including tornadoes.

The climate at Friends University can impact commuting, with potential delays due to snow in winter and heat in summer. Campus life and outdoor research activities are planned around these seasonal variations.