Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Big Hill Lake, KS Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 41.1"
- Annual precip
- 209d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Big Hill Lake
Big Hill Lake, Kansas averages 57°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 41.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 209 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
41.1"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Big Hill Lake) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Big Hill Lake area.
How Big Hill Lake compares to every U.S. city
Big Hill Lake'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 Big Hill Lake
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Big Hill Lake, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4" | 21.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8" | 11.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2" | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 15.1 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 16.8 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6" | 23.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.5"
3.6 days with precipitation
February 1.4"
4.9 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
7.6 days with precipitation
April 4.2"
8.4 days with precipitation
May 6.7"
10.8 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
9.3 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
6.8 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
6.0 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
6.4 days with precipitation
November 2.4"
5.4 days with precipitation
December 1.6"
4.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
209 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,369
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,550
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Big Hill Lake's climate means for you
Big Hill Lake runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 209 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,369 heating and 1,550 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: Big Hill Lake, KS
An annual average temperature of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 47°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Big Hill Lake, Kansas. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00140810 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Big Hill Lake averages 41.1 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 209 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 5 and the first fall freeze near October 31. Turning to energy use, 4,369 heating degree days and 1,550 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Big Hill Lake scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Big Hill Lake, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Big Hill Lake, Kansas is 57°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Big Hill Lake get? ▼
Big Hill Lake receives 41.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Big Hill Lake? ▼
Big Hill Lake 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 Big Hill Lake? ▼
Big Hill Lake has approximately 209 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 5 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Big Hill Lake? ▼
Big Hill Lake has 4,369 heating degree days and 1,550 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 Big Hill Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00140810 near Big Hill Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00140810. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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