Barber County Climate
Barber County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
57.9°F
Annual Precip
27.9"
Annual Snowfall
11.7"
Extreme Heat Days
79.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Barber County Weather
Hot, dry, and distinctly southern
Barber County’s 57.9°F average temperature is significantly higher than the national median. With only 27.9 inches of rain, the climate is much drier than the more humid regions to the east.
Leading the state in summer heat
At 57.9°F, Barber County is much warmer than the Kansas average of 54.8°F. It records 79 days of extreme heat annually, nearly double the frequency seen in eastern Kansas counties.
Hotter and drier than central Kansas
Barber County is significantly warmer than Barton County, which averages only 54.3°F. It also sees 79 extreme heat days, far surpassing the 70 days recorded in its neighbor to the north.
Dominant summers and mild winters
Summer defines the year here with a July average of 82.0°F and frequent 90-degree days. Winters are relatively mild for Kansas, with a January average of 34.1°F and modest snowfall of 11.7 inches.
Optimize for extreme summer cooling
Given the 79 days of extreme heat, homeowners should invest in heavy-duty cooling systems and sun protection. Water conservation is also key during the dry months where rainfall averages just 27.9 inches.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.