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Kansas · Sedgwick County

Wichita Weather Radar

Live Doppler radar for Wichita, KS from the KICT NEXRAD station, with hourly and 7-day forecasts. Keep the Wichita weather radar open on late spring and summer evenings, when hail and tornadic storms cross Sedgwick County. Radar shows where freezing rain falls, not how slick the roads are, so check the hourly temperatures too.

Nearest radarKICT · 7 mi

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NWS office
Wichita (ICT)
Climate
Humid subtropical
Time zone
CST/CDT
Elevation
1,296 ft
Coordinates
37.69° N, 97.31° W
Nearest radar
KICT · Wichita NEXRAD · 7 mi
County
Sedgwick County, KS
Yearly rain
32.6 in
Warmest month
July · 80.5°F average
Coldest month
January · 32.9°F average
Severe storm peak
May to Jul
Main radar risksTornadoesSevere thunderstormsIce stormsExtreme heat

How much rain does Wichita get each month?

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F43.248.258.768.276.886.391.690.182.570.256.645.2
Low °F22.726.135.144.755.164.869.367.558.846.734.725.6
Rain (in)0.571.122.133.035.224.783.603.803.152.771.341.10
MonthHigh °FLow °FRain (in)
Jan43.222.70.57
Feb48.226.11.12
Mar58.735.12.13
Apr68.244.73.03
May76.855.15.22
Jun86.364.84.78
Jul91.669.33.60
Aug90.167.53.80
Sep82.558.83.15
Oct70.246.72.77
Nov56.634.71.34
Dec45.225.61.10

WICHITA JABARA AP, KS US · 7 mi away · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020

What happened in the Andover tornado of April 26, 1991?

A violent tornado with winds over 260 mph caused 17 deaths in Kansas. That one storm accounted for most of the deaths in an outbreak that reached from east Texas to the Iowa and Minnesota border. It touched down east of Clearwater at 5:49 p.m. hit Haysville and tore across McConnell Air Force Base. Its 46 mile path then led through Andover, where the town's only outdoor warning siren failed. The tornado finally dissipated west of El Dorado and north of the Kansas Turnpike.

Which other tornadoes have hit Wichita?

Destructive tornadoes struck the area again in 1999 and 2012. On May 3, 1999, a tornado touched down 4 miles north of Wellington, tracked 24 miles and caused F4 damage in Haysville and southern Wichita. It killed 6 people, damaged 150 homes and 27 businesses and ran nearly straight north along Seneca to I-235. On April 14, 2012, an EF3 tornado struck southeast Wichita after dark, with severe damage to a mobile home park and Spirit AeroSystems. It passed about 6 miles from the National Weather Service office, and forecasters kept watching radar from the office safe room.

Can the Wichita weather radar warn me about an ice storm?

It shows freezing rain and sleet moving in, but not how much ice is building up, so check the hourly temperatures and NWS Wichita advisories as well. The December 10 to 11, 2007 storm tops the NWS Wichita list of the worst Kansas ice storms, with 1 to 2 inches of ice across nearly all of the state. Outages affected around 260,000 people. Many areas were without power for 1 to 2 weeks. Damage to the electrical system alone was estimated at $136.2 million, the costliest ice storm in Kansas history.

How much snow does Wichita get?

Wichita's 1991 to 2020 annual snowfall normal is 12.7 inches. The snowiest season on record was 1911-12, with 39.7 inches. The snowiest month was February 2013, with 21.2 inches. The most snow in 24 hours was 13.5 inches on March 15 to 16, 1970. Days that stay below freezing all day are uncommon, with a normal of 15.9 a year.

How hot does Wichita get?

Wichita's record high is 114°F, set on August 12, 1936. The 1991 to 2020 normals count 64.9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 12.4 days at 100°F or hotter. July 1980 was the hottest month on record, with an average of 90.4°F. In a normal year, July averages 80.5°F.

Does Wichita flood?

Yes, and heavy rain can pile up fast. Wichita's 24 hour rainfall record is 10.31 inches, set on September 12, 2008. In the Halloween flood of 1998, 6 to 9 inches fell just west of the radar and record flooding hit Cowskin Creek. In west Wichita, 100 people were evacuated when the creek flooded. Flooding from the creek caused $4 million in damage in Sedgwick County.

When should you check the Wichita radar?

Severe storm season

May to July

About 66% of the county's 1996 to 2025 severe reports fall from May to July. Check the loop before a ballgame at Riverfront Stadium or an evening drive on Kellogg Avenue.

Freeze season

Late October to mid-April

Wichita's first fall freeze typically comes from October 20 to November 4, and the last spring freeze from April 5 to 14. On cold, wet mornings, drivers on I-135 compare the loop with the hourly temperatures before leaving.

What else do people ask about the Wichita radar?

Which NWS office and radar cover Wichita?

NWS Wichita (ICT) issues forecasts and warnings for Wichita. The nearest NEXRAD radar is KICT, about 7 miles from the city center.

How often does the radar on this page update?

The radar loop on this page updates every 5 minutes.

Is this page an official warning service?

No. It shows radar and forecasts only. For warnings, follow NWS Wichita and local emergency alerts.

Quick facts
  • Radar: KICT (Wichita NEXRAD), a new frame every 5 minutes
  • Forecasts and warnings: NWS Wichita (ICT)
  • Severe storms peak from May to July (NOAA Storm Events, 1996 to 2025)
  • Local time: CST/CDT
  • Radar: KICT, a new frame every 5 minutes
  • Warnings: NWS Wichita (ICT)
  • Severe storms: May to July
  • Local time: CST/CDT

Where does this data come from?

By LOCAL WEATHER RADAR DEV TEAM, Seattle · Published · Updated · How we source data