Meade County Climate
Meade County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
55.4°F
Annual Precip
23.0"
Annual Snowfall
16.9"
Extreme Heat Days
83.4
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Meade County Weather
Dry and Warm Semi-Arid Climate
Meade County averages 55.4°F annually, but its 23.0 inches of rain is well below the national median. This creates a drier, semi-arid environment typical of the High Plains.
One of the Driest Spots in Kansas
At 23.0 inches of annual rain, Meade is much drier than the 30.3-inch Kansas average. It experiences 83 days of extreme heat, nearly double the count of many eastern counties.
Intense Heat Compared to Eastern Peers
Meade's 83 days above 90°F dwarfs Miami County's 40 days. While temperature averages are similar, the lack of humidity and rain sets Meade apart from the rest of the state.
Extreme Heat and Surprising Snowfall
Summers are defined by 83 days of temperatures at or above 90°F. Despite the dry air, the county averages a significant 16.9 inches of snow during the winter months.
Plan for Arid Heat and Winter Storms
Water conservation and high-SPF sun protection are daily necessities during the long, hot summers. Do not underestimate the winter, as 16.9 inches of snow requires proper equipment.
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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.