Dighton, Kansas has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 39.7 °F (low) to 67.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 21.4 Inches. Dighton 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 | 17.1 °F | 44.1 °F | 0.47 in. |
| February | 19.9 °F | 47.6 °F | 0.61 in. |
| March | 28.0 °F | 57.6 °F | 1.24 in. |
| April | 36.8 °F | 65.9 °F | 1.84 in. |
| May | 48.4 °F | 75.7 °F | 3.23 in. |
| June | 59.6 °F | 87.2 °F | 2.96 in. |
| July | 64.5 °F | 91.9 °F | 3.24 in. |
| August | 62.6 °F | 89.4 °F | 3.02 in. |
| September | 53.6 °F | 82.5 °F | 1.68 in. |
| October | 39.7 °F | 69.9 °F | 1.65 in. |
| November | 27.5 °F | 56.1 °F | 0.7 in. |
| December | 18.7 °F | 45.2 °F | 0.75 in. |
| Annual | 39.7 °F | 67.8 °F | 21.39 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 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |