Best Time to Drive: Kansas City, KS to Colby, KS

The best time to drive from Kansas City, KS to Colby, KS is April, September, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. January is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

April

Also great

September

Also great

October

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan

Fair 33°F

Feb

Fair 38°F

Mar

Good 47°F

Apr

Great 57°F

May

Great 67°F

Jun

Good 77°F

Jul

Good 82°F

Aug

Good 80°F

Sep

Great 72°F

Oct

Great 59°F

Nov

Good 46°F

Dec

Fair 36°F

Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 33°F

Rainy days ~0.9

Rating Fair

February

Avg temp 38°F

Rainy days ~1.2

Rating Fair

March

Avg temp 47°F

Rainy days ~2.3

Rating Good

April

Avg temp 57°F

Rainy days ~3.1

Rating Great

May

Avg temp 67°F

Rainy days ~5.2

Rating Great

June

Avg temp 77°F

Rainy days ~4.9

Rating Good

July

Avg temp 82°F

Rainy days ~4

Rating Good

August

Avg temp 80°F

Rainy days ~4.3

Rating Good

September

Avg temp 72°F

Rainy days ~3.1

Rating Great

October

Avg temp 59°F

Rainy days ~2.9

Rating Great

November

Avg temp 46°F

Rainy days ~1.4

Rating Good

December

Avg temp 36°F

Rainy days ~1.2

Rating Fair

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Extreme heat

Jun - Sep

Summer temperatures can exceed 110°F. Carry extra water, check tire pressure, and avoid midday desert driving.

Tornado Alley

Apr - Jun

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are most common in spring. Check storm forecasts before departing.

Climate Context

Kansas City, KS

Great Plains

Colby, KS

Great Plains

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