Rawlins County Climate
Rawlins County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
51.9°F
Annual Precip
21.8"
Annual Snowfall
27.1"
Extreme Heat Days
57.9
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Rawlins County Weather
Cooler and drier northern plains
Rawlins County is cooler than the national average with an annual temperature of 51.9°F. It is one of the driest counties in the region, receiving only 21.8 inches of precipitation.
Among the coldest Kansas counties
The 51.9°F average is nearly three degrees below the Kansas state average of 54.8°F. Rawlins also records 27.1 inches of snow, which is significantly higher than most of the state.
High snow compared to neighbors
Rawlins sees 27.1 inches of snow, nearly triple the 9.2 inches found in Reno County. It is also significantly drier than Republic County, which receives 30.0 inches of precipitation.
Mild summers and snowy winters
July averages 76.8°F, which is much cooler than the 80.6°F seen in Rice County. However, the 58 extreme heat days show that the High Plains can still reach intense temperatures.
Invest in heavy winter gear
Residents must prepare for 27.1 inches of snow, making snow removal equipment a top priority. The winter average of 30.4°F and lower precipitation suggest a need for winter-ready home sealing.
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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.