Climate change in Shawnee County, Kansas
Since 1979, Shawnee County, Kansas has warmed 2.7°F, with 5 more days above 90°F, 9 more nights above 70°F and 7% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Woodson County, KS's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.8°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.5°F
- Precipitation: −7%
- Wettest day of the year: +7%
- Longest dry spell: −0 days
- Days above 90°F: +5 days
- Nights above 70°F: +9 days
- Freezing nights: −11 days
- Frost-free season: +9 days
- Muggy days: +9 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.7°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +10 days
- Snowfall: −19%
- 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.