Barber County Climate
Barber County, Kansas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
57.9°F
Annual Precip
27.9"
Annual Snowfall
11.7"
Extreme Heat Days
79
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
7a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
4,649
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Barber County
Climate Verdict
Barber County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 57.9°F, moderate rainfall of 27.9 inches per year, significant summer heat with 79.1 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 11.7 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 34.1°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 82.0°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
Barber County is 3.1°F warmer than the Kansas statewide average of 54.8°F, it is somewhat drier than average for Kansas, the county experiences 20.918809523809507 more extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
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 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.