Rice County Climate
Rice County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
55.5°F
Annual Precip
28.5"
Annual Snowfall
10.8"
Extreme Heat Days
64.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Rice County Weather
A warm, sun-soaked interior climate
Rice County's annual average temperature of 55.5°F is higher than the national median. It receives 28.5 inches of precipitation, making it slightly drier than the eastern United States.
Exceeding state temperature norms
The average annual temperature of 55.5°F is nearly a degree higher than the Kansas average of 54.8°F. Precipitation is slightly lower than the state mark, totaling 28.5 inches compared to 30.3.
Hotter summers than eastern neighbors
Rice County's July average of 80.6°F is higher than Pottawatomie's 79.0°F. It also sees 64 extreme heat days, significantly more than Republic County's 50 days.
The highest July averages
July is intense here, with an average temperature of 80.6°F. Winters are manageable, featuring 10.8 inches of snow and a December-February average of 32.7°F.
Prioritize high-heat summer resilience
With 64 days exceeding 90°F and very hot Julys, residents should invest in sun protection and efficient cooling. The low 10.8-inch snowfall means winter weather is less of a daily disruption.
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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.