Russell Springs, Kansas has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 3.2 °C (low) to 20 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 480.1 Millimeters. Russell Springs is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.2 °C | 6.7 °C | 8.13 mm |
| February | -7.7 °C | 8.4 °C | 12.45 mm |
| March | -3.2 °C | 14.4 °C | 23.62 mm |
| April | 1.7 °C | 19.2 °C | 41.66 mm |
| May | 8.2 °C | 24.6 °C | 65.28 mm |
| June | 14 °C | 31.1 °C | 67.31 mm |
| July | 17.2 °C | 34.1 °C | 84.58 mm |
| August | 16 °C | 32.5 °C | 71.63 mm |
| September | 10.8 °C | 28.4 °C | 39.62 mm |
| October | 3.1 °C | 20.8 °C | 36.07 mm |
| November | -3.7 °C | 13 °C | 15.75 mm |
| December | -8.5 °C | 7.3 °C | 13.97 mm |
| Annual | 3.2 °C | 20 °C | 480.07 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |