Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Coldwater, KS Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 25.3"
- Annual precip
- 197d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Coldwater
Coldwater, Kansas averages 59°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 25.3"
- annual precipitation · 17" snow
- 197 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
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
25.3"
Annual Snow
17.1"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
25.3"
Plus 17.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Coldwater) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Coldwater area.
How Coldwater compares to every U.S. city
Coldwater'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 Coldwater
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Coldwater, 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 | 49°F (10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8" | 3.5" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9" | 4.0" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6" | 3.2" | 11.8 | 0.1 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2" | 0.5" | 3.0 | 1.7 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 4.2 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.5 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.0 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.6 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.1 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1" | 0.1" | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9" | 1.2" | 11.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1" | 4.6" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
Snow: 3.5"
2.8 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
Snow: 4.0"
3.1 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
Snow: 3.2"
4.5 days with precipitation
April 2.2"
Snow: 0.5"
5.3 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
6.7 days with precipitation
June 3.9"
7.3 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
6.7 days with precipitation
August 3.3"
6.7 days with precipitation
September 1.7"
4.6 days with precipitation
October 2.1"
Snow: 0.1"
5.1 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
Snow: 1.2"
2.7 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
Snow: 4.6"
3.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
197 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,942
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,905
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Coldwater's climate means for you
Coldwater runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 197 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,942 heating and 1,905 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: Coldwater, KS
Coldwater, Kansas runs an annual average of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 46°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 USC00141704, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Coldwater averages 25.3 inches of precipitation a year, with 17.1 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 197 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 13 and the first fall freeze near October 27. As for energy demand, 3,942 heating degree days and 1,905 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Coldwater scores 78/100 (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 Coldwater, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Coldwater, Kansas is 59°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Coldwater get? ▼
Coldwater receives 25.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 17.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Coldwater? ▼
Coldwater 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 Coldwater? ▼
Coldwater has approximately 197 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 13 and the first fall freeze around October 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Coldwater? ▼
Coldwater has 3,942 heating degree days and 1,905 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 Coldwater climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00141704 near Coldwater.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00141704. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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