Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Abilene, KS Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 34.3"
- Annual precip
- 192d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Abilene
Abilene, Kansas averages 58°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 34.3"
- annual precipitation · 12" snow
- 192 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
58°F (14°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
34.3"
Annual Snow
12.2"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
34.3"
Plus 12.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Abilene) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Abilene area.
How Abilene compares to every U.S. city
Abilene's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Abilene
MethodologyZooming out from Abilene's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9" | 4.1" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4" | 2.8" | 21.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2" | 1.7" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3" | 0.2" | 3.4 | 0.8 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 4.1 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.2 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.7 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.7 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5" | 0.2" | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6" | 1.0" | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5" | 2.2" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.9"
Snow: 4.1"
3.9 days with precipitation
February 1.4"
Snow: 2.8"
4.0 days with precipitation
March 2.2"
Snow: 1.7"
6.6 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
Snow: 0.2"
7.6 days with precipitation
May 5.2"
10.2 days with precipitation
June 4.2"
8.2 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
8.5 days with precipitation
August 4.3"
8.1 days with precipitation
September 2.5"
5.9 days with precipitation
October 2.5"
Snow: 0.2"
6.4 days with precipitation
November 1.6"
Snow: 1.0"
4.5 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
Snow: 2.2"
4.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
192 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,491
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,803
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Abilene's climate means for you
Abilene runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 192 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,491 heating and 1,803 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Abilene, KS
Based on station USC00140010 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Abilene, Kansas averages 58°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 46°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Abilene sees about 34.3 inches of precipitation a year, with 12.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 192 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 14 and the first fall freeze near October 23. On the energy side, 4,491 heating degree days and 1,803 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Abilene scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Abilene, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Abilene, Kansas is 58°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Abilene get? ▼
Abilene receives 34.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 12.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Abilene? ▼
Abilene has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Abilene? ▼
Abilene has approximately 192 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 14 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Abilene? ▼
Abilene has 4,491 heating degree days and 1,803 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Abilene climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00140010 near Abilene.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00140010. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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