Climate change in Ellis County, Kansas
Since 1979, Ellis County, Kansas has warmed 1.8°F, with 9 more days above 90°F, 2 fewer nights above 70°F and 3% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Kiowa County, KS's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +1.8°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.5°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +0.8°F
- Precipitation: +3%
- Wettest day of the year: +10%
- Longest dry spell: +4 days
- Days above 90°F: +9 days
- Nights above 70°F: −2 days
- Freezing nights: +0 days
- Frost-free season: +15 days
- Muggy days: +8 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.2°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +15 days
- Snowfall: −44%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −4 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.