Jan 05, 2026

Hays hits record high on Sunday; sunny days to come

Posted Jan 05, 2026 4:05 PM
Courtesy of Pixabay
Courtesy of Pixabay

By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post

Hays reached a record high of 74 degrees Sunday, with a low of 28, according to the K-State Ag Research Center.

Exactly one year ago, the high was 26 and the low was 10. Hays has received 0 inches of moisture year-to-date.

On average, Hays receives .47 inches of rain in January and .47 inches of moisture year-to-date by the end of January.

The forecast for today is mostly sunny, with a high of 63 and a low of 36. Highs are expected to stay in the low 60s through Thursday, with a chance of showers that day.