Cowley County Climate
Cowley County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
57.3°F
Annual Precip
38.7"
Annual Snowfall
7.7"
Extreme Heat Days
59.9
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Cowley County Weather
Warm and Humid Plains Context
Cowley County averages 57.3°F annually, placing it well above the national median temperature. It combines high heat with a healthy 38.7 inches of annual precipitation.
Warmer and Wetter Than Average
The county exceeds the Kansas average temperature by 2.5 degrees and the state rainfall average by 8 inches. This makes Cowley both warmer and more humid than much of the state.
A Wet Alternative to Western Neighbors
Cowley is just as warm as Comanche County but receives significantly more rainfall. It also stays slightly warmer on average than nearby Crawford County.
Sweltering Summers and Light Snow
July brings an average temperature of 80.5°F and contributes to 60 days of extreme heat. Snowfall is light compared to northern Kansas, totaling only 7.7 inches annually.
Manage the Moisture
Homeowners should maintain robust drainage systems to handle the nearly 39 inches of rain. Because January stays above freezing at 33.4°F, moderate winter gear usually suffices.
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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.