Pottawatomie County Climate
Pottawatomie County, Kansas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
54.5°F
Annual Precip
34.4"
Annual Snowfall
15.7"
Extreme Heat Days
49
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
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Growing Season & Gardening
6a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
4,040
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Pottawatomie County
Climate Verdict
Pottawatomie County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 54.5°F, moderate rainfall of 34.4 inches per year, occasional hot days — 49.4 per year above 90°F, light snow averaging 15.7 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 28.5°F. summers are warm — July averages 79.0°F. Residents experience a substantial 51°F difference between winter and summer.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Growing season and gardening data is currently limited for Pottawatomie County. Check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and local extension office for specific guidance.
Regional Context
Pottawatomie County closely matches the Kansas statewide average temperature of 54.8°F, it is somewhat wetter than average for Kansas.
Climate Profile
About Pottawatomie County Weather
A humid continental climate profile
Pottawatomie County averages 54.5°F annually, very close to the standard national median. Its 34.4 inches of precipitation makes it wetter than many interior western counties.
One of the state's wetter regions
While the 54.5°F average temp matches the Kansas state average of 54.8°F, the rainfall is distinct. The county receives 34.4 inches of precipitation, well above the state average of 30.3 inches.
More rain than western neighbors
Pottawatomie receives 12.6 inches more annual precipitation than Rawlins County in the west. It also enjoys a milder summer heat profile, with 49 extreme heat days compared to 68 in Pawnee.
Balanced seasons with high precipitation
July averages 79.0°F, but the 34.4 inches of rain helps keep the landscape greener than western Kansas. Winters remain cold, with a January average of 28.5°F and 15.7 inches of snow.
Manage moisture and moderate heat
With 34.4 inches of rain, drainage and gutter maintenance are essential for local property owners. The county's 49 days of 90°F+ heat are frequent, but fewer than the Kansas average.
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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.