Pottawatomie County Climate
Pottawatomie County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
54.5°F
Annual Precip
34.4"
Annual Snowfall
15.7"
Extreme Heat Days
49.4
days >= 90°F/yr
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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 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.