Butler County Climate
Butler County, Kansas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
55.4°F
Annual Precip
37.8"
Annual Snowfall
9.5"
Extreme Heat Days
49
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
7a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
4,119
Excellent for heat-loving crops
Seasonal Overview
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Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Climate Advisory: Butler County
Climate Verdict
Butler County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 55.4°F, moderate rainfall of 37.8 inches per year, occasional hot days — 49.199999999999996 per year above 90°F, light snow averaging 9.5 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 30.9°F. summers are warm — July averages 79.0°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
Butler County closely matches the Kansas statewide average temperature of 54.8°F, it is also noticeably wetter, receiving 7.5 inches more precipitation than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Butler County Weather
Temperate weather in the Flint Hills
Butler County averages 55.4°F annually, placing it slightly above the national median temperature. It receives 37.8 inches of precipitation, making it wetter than many other Great Plains counties.
Slightly warmer than the Kansas average
The county's 55.4°F average temperature sits just above the state-wide average of 54.8°F. It is also wetter than the state average, recording about 7.5 more inches of rain than the Kansas norm.
Wetter and milder than western neighbors
Butler County receives 37.8 inches of rain, which is about 10 inches more than Barton County to the west. It also faces fewer extreme heat days, recording 49 compared to Barton's 70.
Hot July days and manageable snow
Summers are warm with a July average of 79.0°F and 49 days of extreme heat. Winter brings a modest 9.5 inches of snow, with January temperatures typically hovering around 30.9°F.
Prepare for rain and summer heat
With 37.8 inches of annual precipitation, residents should ensure roofs and drainage systems are ready for heavy spring storms. A reliable AC system is necessary to handle the 49 days of 90-degree heat.
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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.