Login Register

University of Kansas
- Weather

RT
Currently attending or alumni?
Review this school!
Are you interested
in this school?
Yes, let this school know
Maybe, bookmark for later
No, get better matches
Saving your decision
Yes
Maybe
No

We will attempt to notify this
school of your interest.

This school has been saved to your schools list.

This school has been removed from your recommended schools list.

For your next recommendation, check out .

Jump to a section:

Grade
Quick Stats
Student Author Overview
Student Reviews
Take A SurveyWrite A ReviewUpload A PhotoLink Up A VideoWrite The Guide
University of Kansas - Weather - Weather - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

Weather

C+
Where does this grade come from?View all Weather rankingsReview this school to add your opinion

Comparable Schools' Weather Grades:

Quick Stats

Temperature Averages Spring – High: 67 °F
Spring – Low: 46 °F
Summer – High: 88 °F
Summer – Low: 68 °F
Fall – High: 68 °F
Fall – Low: 48 °F
Winter – High: 42 °F
Winter – Low: 24 °F
Precipitation Averages Spring: 3.86 in.
Summer: 4.48 in.
Fall: 3.50 in.
Winter: 1.41 in.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The Midwestern weather in Kansas always challenges the students at KU. The first semester is usually hot and humid, then students gradually prepare for the winter. Fall semester is the best chance to see a great view of the KU campus. The weather is excellent when all the leaves change color, and the temperature cools down and gets very mild.

It is extremely hot and humid during the summer season. Shorts and T-shirts are important during the summer and early fall. Lawrence will sometimes experience an Indian summer, so the fall tends to be hot. The winters are usually fairly mild, with an occasional winter storm with ice and snow. Kansas does not produce good snow, but an icy snow that turns into a nightmare for drivers in the area. Always prepare for the worst during the winter, as the weather can change drastically throughout the day. The spring is the best season in Lawrence because of the mild humidity and temperatures. During the winter, snow gear is important, along with a heavy winter coat—preferably down. The biggest battle in Lawrence is fighting the humidity. Get ready to shower more than once a day.

See how you stack up against students who were accepted to this school . . .And calculate your chances!Register to get started

Kansas Student ReviewsWhat's This?

Sort by:

Loading...

Weather at University of Kansas

sahn92

Economics '14

2.3
C

Game Over If Rains

University of Kansas is known for its hill-y landscape. It is fantastic to look at from a far on a sunny day, but when you are on campus walking to your class, it is total pain. Add pouring water into that picture, it creates a total chaos. Mercy street.

Mar 20, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Weather at University of Kansas

ccrjn

History '12

3.5
B

Eh

Pretty unreliable...2012 was the mildest winter since 1931...it didn't get below 50 degrees that often.

Mar 11, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Weather at University of Kansas

bpollard3190

Political Science and Government '14

2.3
C

Fickle

Weather changes very fast. Very little consistency.

Feb 15, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate
Page 1 of 11
User rating for University of Kansas - Weather is 3.5 out of 5 based on 33 user reviews.

Become a Contributing Author Learn more »

Most Recent Student Author View all

Name
Amanda Thompson
Hometown
Overland Park, KS
Major
Journalism/Environmental Studies

College Prowler is seeking talented student authors to assist with writing and updating the College Prowler guides to their schools. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain experience and tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is really like at your college.

Buy the eBook "University of Kansas 2012: Off The Record"
AmazonBarnes & NobleGoogleSmashwords
Download a FREE Printable Summary (PDF)

Find a college

Find a major

Scholarships

Reviews

Search College Prowler

Company

How do we get our information? Find out here or report an error here. The statistics on our site are from the National Center for Education Statistics IPEDS database.
We update this information twice annually, most recently in May 2012, but it may not be the most recent information available for a particular school.
For additional information we encourage you to visit school websites or contact the schools directly.