Climate change in Rush County, Kansas
Since 1979, Rush County, Kansas has warmed 1.5°F, with 5 more days above 90°F, 2 fewer nights above 70°F and 4% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Kiowa County, KS's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +1.5°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.8°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +0.3°F
- Precipitation: +4%
- Wettest day of the year: +17%
- Longest dry spell: +6 days
- Days above 90°F: +5 days
- Nights above 70°F: −2 days
- Freezing nights: +1 days
- Frost-free season: +17 days
- Muggy days: +11 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.7°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +15 days
- Snowfall: −42%
- 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.