Climate change in Elk County, Kansas
Since 1979, Elk County, Kansas has warmed 2.0°F, with 1 more days above 90°F, 8 more nights above 70°F and 1% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Labette County, KS's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.0°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.1°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.8°F
- Precipitation: −1%
- Wettest day of the year: +33%
- Longest dry spell: +1 days
- Days above 90°F: +1 days
- Nights above 70°F: +8 days
- Freezing nights: −9 days
- Frost-free season: +6 days
- Muggy days: +12 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.2°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +2 days
- Snowfall: −51%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −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.