Dickinson County Climate
Dickinson County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
55.3°F
Annual Precip
34.0"
Annual Snowfall
12.4"
Extreme Heat Days
60.03333333333334
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Dickinson County Weather
The Heart of the Continent
Dickinson County averages 55.3°F, placing it slightly above the national median temperature. It features a prototypical central plains climate with distinct seasonal changes.
Mirroring the Kansas Average
The county's climate closely follows state trends, sitting just 0.5 degrees above the state average temp. Its 34.0 inches of rain is slightly higher than the state mean.
Hotter Than Eastern Neighbors
Dickinson experiences 60 days of extreme heat, significantly more than Douglas County's 43 days. It is much wetter than Decatur County to the northwest.
Sixty Days of Heat
Summer is defined by 60 days of temperatures at or above 90°F. Winters bring a modest 12.4 inches of snow and an average temperature of 32.2°F.
Budget for All Seasons
Expect high utility bills in both summer and winter due to the 60 heat days and freezing January nights. A mix of light summer clothing and heavy winter coats is required.
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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.