Franklin County Climate
Franklin County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
54.5°F
Annual Precip
39.9"
Annual Snowfall
9.2"
Extreme Heat Days
46.5
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Franklin County Weather
Wet and Continental Climate Profile
Franklin County receives 39.9 inches of precipitation, which is high compared to the national median. Its 54.5°F average temperature is standard for the American Midwest.
Wetter Than the Kansas Average
The county is much wetter than the state average of 30.3 inches, receiving nearly 10 extra inches of rain. Its 54.5°F temperature is nearly identical to the state average of 54.8°F.
Milder Heat Than Western Peers
With only 47 days of extreme heat, Franklin is much cooler in summer than Finney or Ford counties. It is also significantly more humid and rainy than the western plains.
Humid Summers and Cold Januaries
July averages 78.4°F, though humidity can make the 47 extreme heat days feel more intense. Winter is cold with a 29.0°F January average and 9.2 inches of snow.
Manage Humidity and Cold
Use dehumidifiers to combat the humidity from 39.9 inches of rain. Invest in heavy winter gear for the cold 29.0°F January average.
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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.