Wallace County Climate
Wallace County, Kansas
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
52.6°F
Annual Precip
20.3"
Annual Snowfall
22.1"
Extreme Heat Days
64
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
6a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
3,519
Supports most vegetables & fruits
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
Safety
Weather Alerts
Climate Advisory: Wallace County
Climate Verdict
Wallace County has a mild, with an average annual temperature of 52.6°F, semi-arid conditions with only 20.3 inches of annual precipitation, significant summer heat with 63.8 days annually above 90°F, moderate snowfall of 22.1 inches annually. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are cold, with January averaging 30.2°F. summers are warm — July averages 77.6°F. The 47°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Growing season and gardening data is currently limited for Wallace County. Check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and local extension office for specific guidance.
Regional Context
Wallace County closely matches the Kansas statewide average temperature of 54.8°F, it is also noticeably drier, receiving 10.0 inches less precipitation than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Wallace County Weather
Dry and cool in Wallace County
Wallace County averages 52.6°F annually, placing it slightly below the national median in a dry climate zone. The 20.3 inches of annual precipitation is significantly lower than the national average for the United States.
One of the state's driest regions
Ranking as one of the drier counties in Kansas, Wallace receives 10 inches less precipitation than the state average of 30.3 inches. Its 52.6°F annual temperature is roughly 2 degrees cooler than the state-wide average.
Comparing conditions across the western border
Wallace is slightly warmer than Thomas County to its northeast but shares a similarly high snowfall profile. It receives less precipitation than Wichita County, its neighbor to the southeast.
Extreme summer heat and heavy snow
Summer is intense with 64 extreme heat days above 90°F, despite a July average of 77.6°F. Winter brings high snowfall for Kansas, with 22.1 inches falling over a cold 31.3°F average season.
Readying for 64 days of heat
With 64 days of extreme heat, heavy-duty cooling systems are a necessity for home comfort. Residents should also invest in high-quality snow tires to handle the 22.1 inches of annual snowfall.
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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.