Rush County Climate
Rush County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
53.5°F
Annual Precip
25.3"
Annual Snowfall
15.5"
Extreme Heat Days
70.6
days >= 90°F/yr
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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 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.