Phillips County Climate
Phillips County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
52.7°F
Annual Precip
24.8"
Annual Snowfall
19.6"
Extreme Heat Days
65.9
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Phillips County Weather
Typical mid-continental temperatures
Phillips County averages 52.7°F annually, which is close to the national median for the interior United States. Its 24.8 inches of annual precipitation reflect a transition toward the drier High Plains.
Cooler than the Kansas state average
The county's 52.7°F average is over two degrees cooler than the Kansas state average of 54.8°F. This northern location results in a winter average of 29.1°F, significantly colder than counties further south.
Drier than neighboring eastern counties
Phillips receives 24.8 inches of rain, nearly 10 inches less than Pottawatomie County to the east. However, its 19.6 inches of snowfall exceed Pawnee County's total by over four inches.
Sixty-six days of extreme heat
The county faces 66 days above 90°F, even with its cooler northern latitude. Summers average 76.3°F, while January is the coldest point with a 27.2°F average.
Plan for snow and sun
Homeowners should prioritize insulation to manage the 29.1°F winter average and almost 20 inches of snow. Drought-resistant landscaping is ideal given the below-average annual precipitation of 24.8 inches.
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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.