Seward County Climate
Seward County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
55.8°F
Annual Precip
21.1"
Annual Snowfall
14.4"
Extreme Heat Days
81.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Seward County Weather
A hot, arid southern border climate
Seward County’s 55.8°F average annual temperature and low 21.1-inch rainfall reflect a semi-arid desert influence. This creates a landscape defined by sun and wind rather than consistent moisture.
Extreme heat and significant drought risk
Seward County experiences 81 days of extreme heat, far more than the state average. It is also nearly 10 inches drier than the 30.3-inch Kansas precipitation benchmark.
The heat capital of the region
Seward County is significantly hotter than Scott County, averaging 81 heat days compared to Scott's 67. While both are dry, Seward maintains a much warmer winter average of 34.8°F.
Eighty-one days of extreme summer heat
Seward County is defined by its 81 days of 90°F+ weather, the highest in this group. Despite the heat, it still sees 14.4 inches of annual snowfall during its 34.8°F average winters.
Sun protection and water conservation
The 81 days of extreme heat make sunshades and high-SEER air conditioners a necessity for residents. Water conservation is critical here, as the county receives only 21.1 inches of rain annually.
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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.