Kearny County Climate
Kearny County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
55.7°F
Annual Precip
18.8"
Annual Snowfall
19.4"
Extreme Heat Days
80.4
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Kearny County Weather
High Plains Heat and Arid Air
Kearny County averages 55.7°F annually, making it warmer than the national median. It is a very dry region, receiving only 18.8 inches of total precipitation each year.
Warmer and Drier Than Kansas Average
The county's 55.7°F average temperature exceeds the state average of 54.8°F. Precipitation is a major differentiator, as Kearny receives roughly 11.5 inches less rain than the typical Kansas county.
Extreme Heat Leader in the West
Kearny experiences 80 days of extreme heat annually, surpassing neighboring Haskell's 72 days. Despite the heat, it receives 19.4 inches of snow, which is more than Haskell's 15.0 inches.
Scorching Summers and Cold Winters
Summers are intense, with July temperatures averaging 80.1°F and frequent 90-degree spikes. Winters are crisp and dry, averaging 34.3°F with nearly 20 inches of seasonal snowfall.
Prioritize Sun Protection and Cooling
With 80 days of extreme heat, high-capacity air conditioning and sun protection are non-negotiable. Residents should also prepare for winter snowstorms that bring 19.4 inches of accumulation to the dry plains.
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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.