Kensington, Kansas has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 39.4 °F (low) to 66.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 25.3 Inches. Kensington 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. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6 °F | 39.8 °F | 0.56 in. |
| February | 18.2 °F | 44.0 °F | 0.74 in. |
| March | 27.5 °F | 55.6 °F | 1.43 in. |
| April | 37.3 °F | 65.6 °F | 2.19 in. |
| May | 49.0 °F | 75.1 °F | 4.03 in. |
| June | 60.3 °F | 86.6 °F | 3.41 in. |
| July | 65.3 °F | 91.8 °F | 3.99 in. |
| August | 62.9 °F | 88.9 °F | 3.22 in. |
| September | 53.3 °F | 81.4 °F | 2.07 in. |
| October | 39.1 °F | 68.7 °F | 1.8 in. |
| November | 27.0 °F | 54.1 °F | 1.03 in. |
| December | 17.8 °F | 42.0 °F | 0.83 in. |
| Annual | 39.4 °F | 66.1 °F | 25.3 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 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 |