Russell, KS has a temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures in summer range from 85 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit while winter temperatures average between 30 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The area typically experiences mild to moderate levels of precipitation distributed evenly throughout the year. During summer, thunderstorms are common due to the warm air that builds up over the area and can be accompanied by strong winds and hail. Winter months tend to be dryer with more snowfall than rainfall.
Russell, Kansas gets 26 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Russell averages 18 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 224 sunny days per year in Russell. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Russell gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 74 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 26 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18 inches of snow a year