Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cedar Bluff Dam, KS Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 22.6"
- Annual precip
- 175d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cedar Bluff Dam
Cedar Bluff Dam, Kansas averages 54°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 22.6"
- annual precipitation · 17" snow
- 175 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
22.6"
Annual Snow
17.3"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.6"
Plus 17.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cedar Bluff Dam) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Cedar Bluff Dam area.
How Cedar Bluff Dam compares to every U.S. city
Cedar Bluff Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cedar Bluff Dam
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Cedar Bluff Dam, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5" | 3.2" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7" | 5.2" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2" | 2.7" | 20.6 | 0.1 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0" | 0.8" | 9.0 | 0.4 |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.1" | 0.6 | 3.7 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.6 |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.2 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.5 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 9.1 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6" | 0.6" | 5.5 | 1.3 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 1.1" | 20.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8" | 3.6" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 3.2"
2.2 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
Snow: 5.2"
2.8 days with precipitation
March 1.2"
Snow: 2.7"
4.1 days with precipitation
April 2.0"
Snow: 0.8"
5.9 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
Snow: 0.1"
8.5 days with precipitation
June 3.4"
7.5 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
7.4 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
7.2 days with precipitation
September 1.8"
4.9 days with precipitation
October 1.6"
Snow: 0.6"
4.8 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 1.1"
2.8 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
Snow: 3.6"
2.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
175 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,344
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,373
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Cedar Bluff Dam's climate means for you
Cedar Bluff Dam runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 175 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,344 heating and 1,373 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: Cedar Bluff Dam, KS
Cedar Bluff Dam, Kansas runs an annual average of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 41°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00141383, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Cedar Bluff Dam sees about 22.6 inches of precipitation a year, with 17.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 175 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 25 and the first fall freeze near October 17. On the energy side, 5,344 heating degree days and 1,373 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cedar Bluff Dam scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Cedar Bluff Dam, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cedar Bluff Dam, Kansas is 54°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Cedar Bluff Dam get? ▼
Cedar Bluff Dam receives 22.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 17.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cedar Bluff Dam? ▼
Cedar Bluff Dam has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cedar Bluff Dam? ▼
Cedar Bluff Dam has approximately 175 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 25 and the first fall freeze around October 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cedar Bluff Dam? ▼
Cedar Bluff Dam has 5,344 heating degree days and 1,373 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 Cedar Bluff Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00141383 near Cedar Bluff Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00141383. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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