Pratt County Climate
Pratt County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
55.2°F
Annual Precip
27.6"
Annual Snowfall
15.1"
Extreme Heat Days
65.7
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Pratt County Weather
Warmer than the national median
Pratt County's average annual temperature of 55.2°F sits above the national average for temperate zones. It experiences a drier climate with only 27.6 inches of annual precipitation.
Warm and dry southern plains
Pratt's 55.2°F average exceeds the state mark of 54.8°F, reflecting its position in the southern half of Kansas. Rainfall here is lower than the state average of 30.3 inches, totaling 27.6 inches annually.
Similar to its central neighbors
Pratt closely mirrors Pawnee County, though it is slightly cooler at 55.2°F versus 55.6°F. Both counties face exactly 66 to 68 days of extreme heat each year.
Searing summers and light snow
July temperatures average 79.2°F, contributing to 66 days where the mercury hits 90°F or higher. Winter is relatively mild for Kansas, with 15.1 inches of snow and a January average of 31.1°F.
Prepare for long heat waves
With 66 extreme heat days, robust air conditioning is a primary requirement for residents. The 33.1°F winter average means fewer deep freezes than northern Kansas, but winter tires are still useful for the 15.1 inches of snow.
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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.