Wilson County Climate
Wilson County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
56.8°F
Annual Precip
42.5"
Annual Snowfall
6.5"
Extreme Heat Days
54.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Wilson County Weather
Subtropical warmth in Wilson County
Wilson County’s 56.8°F average temperature is higher than the national median, characterizing a humid climate. Its 42.5 inches of annual precipitation is well above the national average for the United States.
Warmest and wettest in the region
This is one of the warmest and wettest counties in Kansas, exceeding the state average temperature by 2 degrees. It also exceeds the precipitation average by over 12 inches and sees very little snow.
Humid conditions in southeast Kansas
Wilson is warmer and wetter than Woodson County to its north, receiving slightly more rain and less snow. It is drastically more humid and wet than the arid counties in western Kansas.
Mild winters and humid summers
Summers are long and warm with 54 days of heat above 90°F and a July average of 79.9°F. Winters are mild compared to the rest of the state, with only 6.5 inches of snow and a 35.0°F average.
Managing humidity and high rainfall
Humidity control and heavy-duty rain gutters are essential for managing the 42.5 inches of annual rainfall. Residents can opt for lighter winter gear as snowfall is minimal at just 6.5 inches.
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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.