Scott County Climate
Scott County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
53.1°F
Annual Precip
20.2"
Annual Snowfall
19.6"
Extreme Heat Days
67.2
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Scott County Weather
High plains climate with cooler averages
Scott County’s 53.1°F annual average is among the coolest in the region, typical of the high altitude plains. The air is thinner and drier here than in the eastern half of the country.
Among the driest counties in Kansas
Scott County receives just 20.2 inches of annual precipitation, over 10 inches less than the Kansas state average. It is also significantly cooler than the 54.8°F state average temperature.
Drier than the central heartland
Scott County is much drier than Rush County, which receives 25.3 inches of rain. However, Scott experiences heavier winters, averaging 19.6 inches of snow compared to Rush's 15.5 inches.
Snowy winters and sixty-seven hot days
The county averages 19.6 inches of snow per year, one of the highest totals in the state. Summers remain intense, however, with 67 days exceeding 90°F despite a cooler 75.5°F summer average.
Prepare for snow and low humidity
With nearly 20 inches of annual snow, residents need heavy-duty winter gear and vehicle prep. The dry 20.2-inch rainfall requires xeriscaping or specialized irrigation for any local gardening.
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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.