Leavenworth

Dive into history in Leavenworth! Once known as the “Gateway to the West,” our city was founded in 1854, making it the oldest city in Kansas. Whether you are visiting for some family fun or in town on business, there is something for all ages to enjoy in this historical city.

There are many fun and exciting family-friendly options. We suggest taking the kids for a ride on the handcrafted C.W. Parker Carousel or spending the day at the artifact-filled Frontier Army Museum on Fort Leavenworth. If the weather is nice, head to Leavenworth Landing and take in the sunset while strolling along the Missouri River.

Weather and Seasonality

Leavenworth, Kansas gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Leavenworth averages 18 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
In Leavenworth, the summers are hot, muggy, and wet; the winters are short, very cold, dry, and windy; and it is partly cloudy year-round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 22°F to 89°F and is rarely below 4°F or above 98°F.

Month	High/Low °F	Seasonality
January	38°/18°	-
February	44°/23°	-
March	56°/33°	-
April	68°/44°	-
May	76°/54°	-
June	85°/63°	-
July	90°/68°	-
August	89°/66°	-
September	80°/57°	-
October	68°/45°	-
November	54°/33°	-
December	42°/23°	-