Russell Springs, Kansas has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 37.8 °F (low) to 68.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 18.9 Inches. 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 | 15.5 °F | 44.0 °F | 0.32 in. |
| February | 18.2 °F | 47.2 °F | 0.49 in. |
| March | 26.3 °F | 58.0 °F | 0.93 in. |
| April | 35.1 °F | 66.5 °F | 1.64 in. |
| May | 46.7 °F | 76.2 °F | 2.57 in. |
| June | 57.2 °F | 87.9 °F | 2.65 in. |
| July | 62.9 °F | 93.4 °F | 3.33 in. |
| August | 60.8 °F | 90.5 °F | 2.82 in. |
| September | 51.5 °F | 83.1 °F | 1.56 in. |
| October | 37.5 °F | 69.5 °F | 1.42 in. |
| November | 25.3 °F | 55.4 °F | 0.62 in. |
| December | 16.7 °F | 45.2 °F | 0.55 in. |
| Annual | 37.8 °F | 68.1 °F | 18.9 in. |
| 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 : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |