![]() ![]() The number of very cold nights has been mostly below average since 1990 (Figure 4). There is no long-term trend in very warm nights or extremely hot days, although both were slightly above average during the 2010–2014 period (Figures 3a and 3b). Summer temperatures have been near or above average since 2000 (Figure 2b). Recent spring temperatures have been above average (Figure 2a), which may have implications for crop planting. Many record-high temperatures were set during the summer of 2012, which was the hottest year on record with an average temperature of 58.2☏. Recent multiyear periods have been among some of the warmest on record for Kansas, comparable to the extreme heat of the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s, when intense drought and poor land management likely exacerbated the hot summer conditions. Temperatures in Kansas have risen about 1.5☏ since the beginning of the 20th century (Figure 1). Less warming is expected under a lower emissions future (the coldest end-of-century projections being about 2☏ warmer than the historical average green shading) and more warming under a higher emissions future (the hottest end-of-century projections being about 11☏ warmer than the hottest year in the historical record red shading). Historically unprecedented warming is projected during this century. Observed temperatures are generally within the envelope of model simulations of the historical period (gray shading). Shading indicates the range of annual temperatures from the set of models. Temperatures in Kansas (orange line) have risen about 1.5☏ since the beginning of the 20th century. Projected changes for 2006–2100 are from global climate models for two possible futures: one in which greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase (higher emissions) and another in which greenhouse gas emissions increase at a slower rate (lower emissions). Nebraska Mesonet provides daily, weekly and annual liquid precipitation data for Nebraska - go to Nebraska Mesonet to view precipitation total maps using the dropdown menu.Figure 1: Observed and projected changes (compared to the 1901–1960 average) in near-surface air temperature for Kansas. We have included the former location names (AKA=also known as) for your convenience in locating previous sites. The locations listed in this table are more specific than the table used prior to April 20, 2017. Jump below to precipitation data for individual Nebraska sites. Closest National Weather Service (NWS) office.To view data for winter precipitation/snow events, check ![]() Note Regarding Winter Data: These maps include winter measurements of liquid precipitation, but not snow events. Visit these source websites for additional and historical weather data. The following liquid precipitation maps and data include information from weather stations throughout Nebraska, as provided by the Nebraska Mesonet and Nebraska State Climate Office, and throughout the seven-state High Plains Region, including Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, North Dakota, most of Iowa, and parts of Wyoming and Colorado, as provided by the High Plains Regional Climate Center. ![]()
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