Pawnee County Climate
Pawnee County, Kansas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
55.6°F
Annual Precip
26.1"
Annual Snowfall
15.4"
Extreme Heat Days
68
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
6b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
4,115
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Pawnee County
Climate Verdict
Pawnee County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 55.6°F, moderate rainfall of 26.1 inches per year, significant summer heat with 67.5 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 15.4 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 32.4°F. summers are warm — July averages 79.3°F. The 47°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
The moderate temperatures support hiking, cycling, and camping comfortably in spring, summer, and fall.
Regional Context
Pawnee County closely matches the Kansas statewide average temperature of 54.8°F, it is somewhat drier than average for Kansas.
Climate Profile
About Pawnee County Weather
Warmer than the national average
Pawnee County maintains an average annual temperature of 55.6°F, placing it above the national median for continental climates. Its semiarid conditions mean drier air and more direct sunlight than many coastal counties.
Exceeding the Kansas average temperature
With an annual average of 55.6°F, the county sits nearly a full degree above the Kansas state average of 54.8°F. It also receives 26.1 inches of precipitation annually, which is four inches less than the state benchmark.
A warm pocket in central Kansas
Pawnee is slightly warmer than its neighbor Pratt County to the south, which averages 55.2°F. It experiences 68 extreme heat days per year, two more than the 66 days recorded in neighboring Phillips County.
Intense summers and moderate winters
July brings a sweltering average of 79.3°F, while January stays relatively mild at 32.4°F. The county sees an average of 15.4 inches of snowfall each year, which is typical for the central plains.
Prepare for significant summer heat
Residents must plan for 68 days of temperatures over 90°F, making high-efficiency cooling systems a necessity. Outdoor activities are best scheduled for the winter months, when the average temperature remains a manageable 34.1°F.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.