Climate change in Russell County, Kansas
Since 1979, Russell County, Kansas has warmed 2.3°F, with 10 more days above 90°F, about the same number of nights above 70°F and 6% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Kiowa County, KS's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.5°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +1.5°F
- Precipitation: −6%
- Wettest day of the year: +1%
- Longest dry spell: +11 days
- Days above 90°F: +10 days
- Nights above 70°F: +0 days
- Freezing nights: −4 days
- Frost-free season: +8 days
- Muggy days: +14 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.3°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +17 days
- Snowfall: −27%
- 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.