Seward County Climate
Seward County, Kansas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
55.8°F
Annual Precip
21.1"
Annual Snowfall
14.4"
Extreme Heat Days
81
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
6b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
4,109
Excellent for heat-loving crops
Seasonal Overview
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Air Quality
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Climate Advisory: Seward County
Climate Verdict
Seward County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 55.8°F, semi-arid conditions with only 21.1 inches of annual precipitation, significant summer heat with 81.1 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 14.4 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 33.7°F. summers are warm — July averages 79.1°F. The 45°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Summer outdoor activities should be planned for early morning or evening to avoid extreme heat.
Regional Context
Seward County closely matches the Kansas statewide average temperature of 54.8°F, it is also noticeably drier, receiving 9.2 inches less precipitation than the state average, the county experiences 22.918809523809507 more extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
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 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.