Climate change in Rice County, Kansas
Since 1979, Rice County, Kansas has warmed 1.8°F, with 5 more days above 90°F, 2 more nights above 70°F and 8% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Harvey County, KS's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +1.8°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.7°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +1.6°F
- Precipitation: +8%
- Wettest day of the year: +6%
- Longest dry spell: +3 days
- Days above 90°F: +5 days
- Nights above 70°F: +2 days
- Freezing nights: −5 days
- Frost-free season: +5 days
- Muggy days: +17 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.5°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +12 days
- Snowfall: −38%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −1 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.