Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Burr Oak, KS Climate
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- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 27.5"
- Annual precip
- 161d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Burr Oak
Burr Oak, Kansas averages 51°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 27.5"
- annual precipitation · 24" snow
- 161 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
27.5"
Annual Snow
23.7"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
27.5"
Plus 23.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Burr Oak) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Burr Oak area.
How Burr Oak compares to every U.S. city
Burr Oak'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 Burr Oak
MethodologyBurr Oak's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7" | 5.7" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8" | 6.9" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5" | 2.7" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4" | 1.1" | 10.5 | 0.2 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.8 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.2 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.4 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 4.0 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1" | 0.5" | 8.1 | 0.5 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3" | 2.4" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0" | 4.4" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 5.7"
5.1 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 6.9"
5.2 days with precipitation
March 1.5"
Snow: 2.7"
7.5 days with precipitation
April 2.4"
Snow: 1.1"
8.6 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
11.3 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
9.9 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
August 3.3"
9.0 days with precipitation
September 2.4"
6.3 days with precipitation
October 2.1"
Snow: 0.5"
6.9 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
Snow: 2.4"
5.6 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
Snow: 4.4"
4.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
161 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,058
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,031
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Burr Oak's climate means for you
Burr Oak runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 161 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,058 heating and 1,031 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: Burr Oak, KS
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Burr Oak, Kansas as a location with an annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00141179, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Burr Oak receives roughly 27.5 inches of precipitation each year, with 23.7 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 161 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 8. For energy use, 6,058 heating degree days and 1,031 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Burr Oak scores 59/100 (Moderate), 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 Burr Oak, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Burr Oak, Kansas is 51°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Burr Oak get? ▼
Burr Oak receives 27.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 23.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Burr Oak? ▼
Burr Oak 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 Burr Oak? ▼
Burr Oak has approximately 161 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Burr Oak? ▼
Burr Oak has 6,058 heating degree days and 1,031 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 Burr Oak climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00141179 near Burr Oak.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00141179. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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