Scott City, Kansas has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 38.9 °F (low) to 68 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 19.8 Inches. 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 | 16.6 °F | 44.4 °F | 0.42 in. |
| February | 19.2 °F | 47.8 °F | 0.52 in. |
| March | 27.4 °F | 58.0 °F | 1.14 in. |
| April | 35.9 °F | 66.5 °F | 1.75 in. |
| May | 47.7 °F | 76.3 °F | 2.79 in. |
| June | 58.6 °F | 87.6 °F | 2.76 in. |
| July | 63.8 °F | 92.4 °F | 3.06 in. |
| August | 61.8 °F | 89.8 °F | 2.99 in. |
| September | 52.8 °F | 82.7 °F | 1.47 in. |
| October | 38.8 °F | 69.6 °F | 1.52 in. |
| November | 26.6 °F | 55.8 °F | 0.65 in. |
| December | 18.1 °F | 45.3 °F | 0.68 in. |
| Annual | 38.9 °F | 68 °F | 19.75 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 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |