Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Clinton Lake, KS Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 37.7"
- Annual precip
- 190d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Clinton Lake
Clinton Lake, Kansas averages 54°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 37.7"
- annual precipitation
- 190 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
37.7"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Clinton Lake) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Clinton Lake area.
How Clinton Lake compares to every U.S. city
Clinton Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Clinton Lake
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Clinton Lake's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 4.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0" | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 13.0 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3" | 3.4 | 0.2 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9" | 15.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.8"
5.1 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
4.6 days with precipitation
March 2.0"
6.5 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
10.5 days with precipitation
May 5.0"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 5.5"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 4.6"
9.7 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
9.1 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
8.3 days with precipitation
November 1.9"
5.1 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
5.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
190 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,212
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,300
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Clinton Lake's climate means for you
Clinton Lake runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 190 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,212 heating and 1,300 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: Clinton Lake, KS
An annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 44°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Clinton Lake, Kansas. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00141612 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Clinton Lake averages 37.7 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 190 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 15 and the first fall freeze near October 22. As for energy demand, 5,212 heating degree days and 1,300 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Clinton Lake scores 68/100 (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 Clinton Lake, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Clinton Lake, Kansas is 54°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Clinton Lake get? ▼
Clinton Lake receives 37.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Clinton Lake? ▼
Clinton Lake has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Clinton Lake? ▼
Clinton Lake has approximately 190 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 15 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Clinton Lake? ▼
Clinton Lake has 5,212 heating degree days and 1,300 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 Clinton Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00141612 near Clinton Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00141612. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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