Climate Summary
(made with AI, use with caution)
| Oxford, Kansas Climate Summary Temperature • Average Annual Temperature 54.6°F (12.6°C) • Average Summer Temperature 75.6°F (24.2°C) • Average Winter Temperature 33.6°F (0.9°C) • Record High Temperature 115°F (46.1°C) • Record Low Temperature -36°F (-37.8°C) Precipitation • Average Annual Precipitation 37.08 inches (942 mm) • Average Snowfall 18.1 inches (46 cm) • Wettest Month May (5.06 inches or 129 mm) • Driest Month February (1.06 inches or 27 mm) Other Climate Data • Average Number of Sunny Days 212 • Average Number of Rainy Days 102 • Average Number of Snowy Days 13 • Average Relative Humidity 69% Climate Summary Oxford, Kansas has a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. The average annual temperature is 54.6°F (12.6°C), with average summer temperatures reaching 75.6°F (24.2°C) and average winter temperatures dropping to 33.6°F (0.9°C). The record high temperature in Oxford is 115°F (46.1°C), while the record low temperature is -36°F (-37.8°C). Oxford receives an average of 37.08 inches (942 mm) of precipitation each year, with the majority of it falling during the spring and summer months. The wettest month is May, with an average of 5.06 inches (129 mm) of rain. The driest month is February, with an average of only 1.06 inches (27 mm) of rain. Oxford experiences an average of 212 sunny days per year, with the majority of them occurring during the summer months. The average number of rainy days is 102, with the majority of them occurring during the spring and summer months. The average number of snowy days is 13, with the majority of them occurring during the winter months. The average relative humidity in Oxford is 69%, with the highest levels occurring during the summer months and the lowest levels occurring during the winter months. |
|
| Facts & Historical Information
(made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Oxford is home to the largest remaining stand of native tallgrass prairie in Kansas, known as the Konza Prairie Biological Station. • The prairie supports a diverse array of flora and fauna, including bison, prairie chickens, and over 1,000 plant species. Science • The Konza Prairie is a long-term ecological research site established in 1971. It provides scientists with valuable data on prairie ecology and climate change. • Oxford is also home to the University of Kansas Field Station, which offers research opportunities in ecology, environmental science, and other fields. Personalities E.O. Wilson:The renowned biologist and author spent his childhood in Oxford and was inspired by the Konza Prairie. Wendell Berry:The poet, novelist, and environmentalist has lived in Oxford for over 50 years and has written extensively about the prairie and its people. John James Audubon:The famous ornithologist visited Oxford in 1843 and painted several bird species in the area. |
|
Tourist Attractions
| 1.Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a safe and loving home for abandoned, abused, and neglected cats. Visitors can tour the facility, meet the cats, and learn about the organization's mission. 2.Oxford Community Center is a multi-purpose facility that offers a variety of programs and activities for all ages. The center includes a fitness center, gymnasium, indoor pool, meeting rooms, and a senior center. 3.Oxford Public Library is a public library that offers a variety of books, movies, and other resources for all ages. The library also hosts a variety of programs and events throughout the year. |
|
Nearby Cities:| Winfield, KS | | Belle Plaine, KS | Wellington, KS | | Mulvane, KS | Arkansas City, KS | | Douglass, KS | Derby, KS | | Rose Hill, KS | Haysville, KS | | Clearwater, KS | Tulsa, OK | | Wichita, KS | Broken Arrow, OK | | Edmond, OK | Enid, OK | | Stillwater, OK | Salina, KS | | Hutchinson, KS | Bartlesville, OK | | Owasso, OK | Ponca City, OK | | Bixby, OK | |
|
