Ness County, KS has a humid continental climate, which is characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures in the summer range from highs of 85-90 degrees Fahrenheit to lows of 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters in Ness County are quite cold with average highs ranging from 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit and lows around 0-10 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall tends to be fairly consistent throughout the year; however, snowfall can vary greatly from year to year depending on the amount of precipitation that occurs during particular seasons.
Ness County, Kansas gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ness County averages 19 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 241 sunny days per year in Ness County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ness County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 56 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year