Scott City, Kansas has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 3.9 °C (low) to 20 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 501.7 Millimeters. Scott City 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 | -8.6 °C | 6.9 °C | 10.67 mm |
| February | -7.1 °C | 8.8 °C | 13.21 mm |
| March | -2.6 °C | 14.4 °C | 28.96 mm |
| April | 2.2 °C | 19.2 °C | 44.45 mm |
| May | 8.7 °C | 24.6 °C | 70.87 mm |
| June | 14.8 °C | 30.9 °C | 70.1 mm |
| July | 17.7 °C | 33.6 °C | 77.72 mm |
| August | 16.6 °C | 32.1 °C | 75.95 mm |
| September | 11.6 °C | 28.2 °C | 37.34 mm |
| October | 3.8 °C | 20.9 °C | 38.61 mm |
| November | -3 °C | 13.2 °C | 16.51 mm |
| December | -7.7 °C | 7.4 °C | 17.27 mm |
| Annual | 3.9 °C | 20 °C | 501.66 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 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |