Norton, Kansas has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.5 °F (low) to 66.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 24.3 Inches. Norton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.3 °F | 40.6 °F | 0.51 in. |
| February | 17.9 °F | 44.5 °F | 0.7 in. |
| March | 26.6 °F | 55.9 °F | 1.33 in. |
| April | 36.0 °F | 65.1 °F | 2.31 in. |
| May | 47.6 °F | 74.8 °F | 3.81 in. |
| June | 58.6 °F | 86.4 °F | 3.05 in. |
| July | 64.1 °F | 91.8 °F | 3.8 in. |
| August | 61.8 °F | 89.2 °F | 3.29 in. |
| September | 52.4 °F | 81.4 °F | 1.86 in. |
| October | 38.3 °F | 67.8 °F | 1.9 in. |
| November | 25.9 °F | 54.2 °F | 0.94 in. |
| December | 17.0 °F | 42.2 °F | 0.77 in. |
| Annual | 38.5 °F | 66.2 °F | 24.27 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |