Lakin, Kansas has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 40.4 °F (low) to 68.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 18.1 Inches. Lakin is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.2 °F | 45.5 °F | 0.4 in. |
| February | 20.8 °F | 49.4 °F | 0.38 in. |
| March | 28.8 °F | 58.9 °F | 1.03 in. |
| April | 37.5 °F | 67.5 °F | 1.52 in. |
| May | 49.0 °F | 77.2 °F | 2.48 in. |
| June | 59.9 °F | 87.9 °F | 2.71 in. |
| July | 64.7 °F | 92.5 °F | 2.8 in. |
| August | 62.9 °F | 89.9 °F | 2.66 in. |
| September | 54.4 °F | 83.4 °F | 1.28 in. |
| October | 40.5 °F | 70.8 °F | 1.61 in. |
| November | 28.1 °F | 57.0 °F | 0.58 in. |
| December | 19.7 °F | 46.3 °F | 0.66 in. |
| Annual | 40.4 °F | 68.9 °F | 18.11 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |