Rush County Climate
Rush County, Kansas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
53.5°F
Annual Precip
25.3"
Annual Snowfall
15.5"
Extreme Heat Days
71
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
6b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
3,795
Supports most vegetables & fruits
Seasonal Overview
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Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
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Climate Advisory: Rush County
Climate Verdict
Rush County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 53.5°F, moderate rainfall of 25.3 inches per year, significant summer heat with 70.6 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 15.5 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 29.4°F. summers are warm — July averages 78.2°F. The 49°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Growing season and gardening data is currently limited for Rush County. Check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and local extension office for specific guidance.
Regional Context
Rush County closely matches the Kansas statewide average temperature of 54.8°F, it is also noticeably drier, receiving 5.0 inches less precipitation than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Rush County Weather
Temperate but prone to summer extremes
Rush County averages 53.5°F annually, falling just below the national average for temperate interior counties. The climate is defined by high summer heat and moderate winter precipitation.
Dry conditions define the local landscape
The county is noticeably drier than the state average, receiving only 25.3 inches of annual precipitation compared to 30.3 inches statewide. Its 53.5°F average makes it one of the cooler counties in the Kansas heartland.
Parallel patterns across the central plains
Rush County mirrors the 25.3-inch rainfall found in Rooks County but experiences more extreme summer heat. It sees 71 days of 90°F+ weather, surpassing the 63 days recorded in nearby Russell County.
Seventy-one days of blistering summer heat
Summer dominates the calendar with 71 days exceeding 90°F, even though the July average is a moderate 78.2°F. Winters are relatively dry, producing only 15.5 inches of snowfall on average.
Manage heat stress and water usage
The high frequency of 90°F days requires robust air conditioning and smart irrigation for gardens. Because snowfall is moderate at 15.5 inches, focus your seasonal prep on summer heat mitigation.
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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.