Reno County Climate
Reno County, Kansas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
55.9°F
Annual Precip
30.1"
Annual Snowfall
9.2"
Extreme Heat Days
65
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
6b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
4,270
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Reno County
Climate Verdict
Reno County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 55.9°F, moderate rainfall of 30.1 inches per year, significant summer heat with 64.53333333333335 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 9.2 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 31.5°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 80.3°F. The 49°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
The moderate temperatures support hiking, cycling, and camping comfortably in spring, summer, and fall.
Regional Context
Reno County closely matches the Kansas statewide average temperature of 54.8°F.
Climate Profile
About Reno County Weather
Well above the national average
Reno County averages 55.9°F annually, making it one of the warmer regions in the central United States. Its 30.1 inches of precipitation aligns perfectly with typical continental expectations.
Warmer than the Kansas average
The county's 55.9°F average is higher than the state average of 54.8°F. Reno receives 30.1 inches of precipitation, matching the Kansas state average of 30.3 inches almost exactly.
Leading the region in heat
Reno is warmer than neighboring Rice County, which averages 55.5°F. It also receives much less snow than western counties, recording only 9.2 inches compared to 27.1 in Rawlins.
Hot summers and low snowfall
The July average hits 80.3°F, driving 65 extreme heat days each year. Winters are relatively dry and mild, with only 9.2 inches of annual snowfall and a 31.5°F January average.
Focus on summer cooling systems
With 65 days over 90°F, cooling costs will be a major part of any household budget. The low snowfall of 9.2 inches means less winter maintenance than in the northern parts of the state.
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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.