Anderson County Climate
Anderson County, Kansas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
55.2°F
Annual Precip
41.1"
Annual Snowfall
12.8"
Extreme Heat Days
46
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
6b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
4,079
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Anderson County
Climate Verdict
Anderson County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 55.2°F, moderately wet with 41.1 inches of annual precipitation, occasional hot days — 46.4 per year above 90°F, light snow averaging 12.8 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 30.1°F. summers are warm — July averages 78.6°F. The 48°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
The moderate temperatures support hiking, cycling, and camping comfortably in spring, summer, and fall.
Regional Context
Anderson County closely matches the Kansas statewide average temperature of 54.8°F, it is also noticeably wetter, receiving 10.8 inches more precipitation than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Anderson County Weather
A temperate climate with high precipitation
Anderson County’s annual average temperature of 55.2°F sits comfortably above the U.S. median. The region receives 41.1 inches of annual precipitation, which is high for the Great Plains.
Exceeding the Kansas precipitation average
At 55.2°F, the county is slightly warmer than the state average of 54.8°F. Its 41.1 inches of rain far exceeds the state average of 30.3 inches, marking it as a notably damp part of Kansas.
Slightly cooler than southern Allen County
Anderson County averages 55.2°F, making it nearly a degree cooler than its neighbor Allen County to the south. However, it sees more winter snowfall at 12.8 inches compared to Allen's 8.6 inches.
Swinging from 90-degree days to snowy winters
The county experiences 46 extreme heat days annually, with July temperatures averaging 78.6°F. Winter brings a significant shift, delivering 12.8 inches of snow and a January average of 30.1°F.
Balance your home for all four seasons
Invest in a versatile HVAC system to handle both the 46 annual heat days and the freezing January nights. Keeping a sturdy snow shovel handy is wise given the nearly 13 inches of annual snowfall.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.