Climate change in Ness County, Kansas
Since 1979, Ness County, Kansas has warmed 1.7°F, with 8 more days above 90°F, 2 more nights above 70°F and 5% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Ford County, KS's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +1.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.1°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +0.9°F
- Precipitation: −5%
- Wettest day of the year: +14%
- Longest dry spell: +9 days
- Days above 90°F: +8 days
- Nights above 70°F: +2 days
- Freezing nights: −5 days
- Frost-free season: +15 days
- Muggy days: +8 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.0°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +18 days
- Snowfall: −57%
- 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.