Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 22.1"
- Annual precip
- 159d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Atwood
Atwood, Kansas averages 52°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 22.1"
- annual precipitation · 29" snow
- 159 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
22.1"
Annual Snow
28.7"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.1"
Plus 28.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Atwood) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Atwood area.
How Atwood compares to every U.S. city
Atwood's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Atwood
MethodologyZooming out from Atwood'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) | 15°F (-9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4" | 5.0" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.6" | 6.1" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1" | 4.5" | 25.1 | 0.1 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3" | 3.1" | 13.1 | 0.6 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2" | 0.6" | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.9 |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.8 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.4 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 8.0 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6" | 1.6" | 11.3 | 1.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8" | 3.8" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6" | 4.0" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 5.0"
2.5 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 6.1"
3.6 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
Snow: 4.5"
4.7 days with precipitation
April 2.3"
Snow: 3.1"
6.9 days with precipitation
May 3.2"
Snow: 0.6"
9.5 days with precipitation
June 3.2"
8.6 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
8.4 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
7.7 days with precipitation
September 1.7"
5.1 days with precipitation
October 1.6"
Snow: 1.6"
5.6 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 3.8"
3.6 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 4.0"
2.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
159 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,867
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,131
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Atwood's climate means for you
Atwood runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 159 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,867 heating and 1,131 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: Atwood, KS
An annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 37°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Atwood, Kansas. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00140439 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Atwood sees about 22.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 28.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 159 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 2 and the first fall freeze near October 8. On the energy side, 5,867 heating degree days and 1,131 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Atwood scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Atwood, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Atwood, Kansas is 52°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Atwood get? ▼
Atwood receives 22.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 28.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Atwood? ▼
Atwood has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Atwood? ▼
Atwood has approximately 159 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 2 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Atwood? ▼
Atwood has 5,867 heating degree days and 1,131 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 Atwood climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00140439 near Atwood.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00140439. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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