McCracken, Kansas has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 41 °F (low) to 67.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 23.5 Inches. McCracken 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 | 17.7 °F | 42.8 °F | 0.55 in. |
| February | 20.4 °F | 46.8 °F | 0.7 in. |
| March | 29.4 °F | 57.2 °F | 1.33 in. |
| April | 38.5 °F | 66.4 °F | 2.0 in. |
| May | 50.0 °F | 76.1 °F | 3.61 in. |
| June | 61.1 °F | 87.3 °F | 3.17 in. |
| July | 66.1 °F | 92.4 °F | 3.75 in. |
| August | 63.9 °F | 90.0 °F | 3.07 in. |
| September | 55.3 °F | 82.6 °F | 1.79 in. |
| October | 41.3 °F | 69.9 °F | 1.93 in. |
| November | 28.9 °F | 55.8 °F | 0.72 in. |
| December | 19.9 °F | 44.2 °F | 0.87 in. |
| Annual | 41 °F | 67.6 °F | 23.49 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |