Greeley County Climate
Greeley County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
52.4°F
Annual Precip
18.0"
Annual Snowfall
21.7"
Extreme Heat Days
65.5
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Greeley County Weather
A Cooler, High-Altitude Climate
Greeley County is cooler than much of the country, with an average temperature of 52.4°F. It is also quite dry, receiving only 18.0 inches of annual precipitation, which is less than half of many coastal regions.
One of the State's Coolest Counties
The county's 52.4°F average is significantly lower than the Kansas state average of 54.8°F. It also ranks among the driest, receiving 12.3 inches less rain than the typical Kansas county.
The Snowiest in the Region
Greeley County sees 21.7 inches of snow, more than double the snowfall in Harper County. It is also noticeably cooler than neighboring Hamilton County, which averages 53.4°F.
Brief Summers and Snowy Winters
Despite 66 days of extreme heat, the summer average remains a moderate 74.2°F. Winters are cold and relatively long, with a January average of 30.5°F and the highest snowfall in the group at 21.7 inches.
Winter Preparedness is Mandatory
Heavy-duty snow removal equipment is a necessity for the 21.7-inch annual snowfall. Residents must also prepare for 66 days of high heat by ensuring cooling systems are serviced before the July peak.
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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.