| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°F Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | May 1 - May 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | |
| Ecoregion: | 27a - Smoky Hills | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 67665 - Russell, KS | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 16 | 21 | 30 | 40 | 51 | 61 | 67 | 65 | 55 | 43 | 29 | 20 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 40 | 46 | 56 | 66 | 75 | 87 | 93 | 90 | 81 | 70 | 53 | 43 | 67 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .68 | .79 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.93 | 3.04 | 3.66 | 3.29 | 2.06 | 1.55 | 1.33 | .83 | 26.25 |