Protection, Kansas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 44.1 °F (low) to 71.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 25.2 Inches. Protection is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0 °F | 48.0 °F | 0.71 in. |
| February | 23.9 °F | 51.8 °F | 0.77 in. |
| March | 33.1 °F | 61.8 °F | 1.65 in. |
| April | 42.3 °F | 71.0 °F | 2.22 in. |
| May | 53.4 °F | 79.9 °F | 3.38 in. |
| June | 63.8 °F | 89.3 °F | 3.93 in. |
| July | 68.4 °F | 94.5 °F | 3.2 in. |
| August | 66.7 °F | 92.8 °F | 3.34 in. |
| September | 57.8 °F | 85.4 °F | 1.82 in. |
| October | 44.2 °F | 73.6 °F | 2.2 in. |
| November | 31.6 °F | 60.1 °F | 1.0 in. |
| December | 22.4 °F | 48.8 °F | 1.01 in. |
| Annual | 44.1 °F | 71.4 °F | 25.23 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |