Fort Scott, Kansas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 45.8 °F (low) to 67.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 44.5 Inches. Fort Scott is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0 °F | 41.8 °F | 1.58 in. |
| February | 25.8 °F | 47.2 °F | 1.71 in. |
| March | 34.8 °F | 57.3 °F | 3.0 in. |
| April | 44.8 °F | 67.6 °F | 4.88 in. |
| May | 55.4 °F | 76.2 °F | 6.16 in. |
| June | 64.9 °F | 85.4 °F | 5.81 in. |
| July | 69.2 °F | 89.9 °F | 4.7 in. |
| August | 67.2 °F | 89.7 °F | 3.96 in. |
| September | 58.1 °F | 81.3 °F | 4.57 in. |
| October | 46.2 °F | 70.1 °F | 3.37 in. |
| November | 35.3 °F | 56.8 °F | 2.62 in. |
| December | 26.1 °F | 45.4 °F | 2.13 in. |
| Annual | 45.8 °F | 67.4 °F | 44.49 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |