Athol, Kansas has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 39.7 °F (low) to 66 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 25.6 Inches. Athol is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.7 °F | 39.4 °F | 0.59 in. |
| February | 18.4 °F | 43.8 °F | 0.71 in. |
| March | 27.8 °F | 55.3 °F | 1.44 in. |
| April | 37.6 °F | 65.7 °F | 2.16 in. |
| May | 49.3 °F | 75.2 °F | 4.01 in. |
| June | 60.5 °F | 86.6 °F | 3.5 in. |
| July | 65.5 °F | 91.7 °F | 4.22 in. |
| August | 63.2 °F | 88.9 °F | 3.23 in. |
| September | 53.7 °F | 81.4 °F | 2.09 in. |
| October | 39.6 °F | 68.6 °F | 1.72 in. |
| November | 27.2 °F | 53.7 °F | 1.07 in. |
| December | 18.1 °F | 41.6 °F | 0.82 in. |
| Annual | 39.7 °F | 66 °F | 25.56 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |