Climate change in Bourbon County, Kansas
Since 1979, Bourbon County, Kansas has warmed 1.8°F, with 2 fewer days above 90°F, 3 more nights above 70°F and 6% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Jasper County, MO's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +1.8°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): −0.4°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.4°F
- Precipitation: −6%
- Wettest day of the year: −2%
- Longest dry spell: −6 days
- Days above 90°F: −2 days
- Nights above 70°F: +3 days
- Freezing nights: −11 days
- Frost-free season: +7 days
- Muggy days: +13 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +0.5°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: −2 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.