Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Eskridge, 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
- 37.3"
- Annual precip
- 190d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Eskridge
Eskridge, Kansas averages 54°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 37.3"
- annual precipitation · 18" snow
- 190 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
65°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
37.3"
Annual Snow
18.2"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.3"
Plus 18.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Eskridge) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Eskridge area.
How Eskridge compares to every U.S. city
Eskridge'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 Eskridge
MethodologyEskridge'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) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0" | 4.8" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3" | 5.9" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6" | 1.8" | 17.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7" | 0.3" | 5.5 | 0.1 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5" | 0.1" | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.1 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7" | 0.1" | 3.3 | 0.2 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9" | 1.9" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6" | 3.3" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 4.8"
5.2 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
Snow: 5.9"
5.5 days with precipitation
March 2.6"
Snow: 1.8"
8.7 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
Snow: 0.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
May 5.5"
Snow: 0.1"
11.6 days with precipitation
June 5.3"
9.8 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
9.5 days with precipitation
August 4.4"
9.1 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 2.7"
Snow: 0.1"
7.9 days with precipitation
November 1.9"
Snow: 1.9"
5.2 days with precipitation
December 1.6"
Snow: 3.3"
5.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
190 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,321
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,262
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Eskridge's climate means for you
Eskridge 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 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,321 heating and 1,262 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: Eskridge, KS
Eskridge, Kansas runs an annual average of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 43°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 USC00142602, 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. Eskridge sees about 37.3 inches of precipitation a year, with 18.2 inches typically falling as snow. 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 16 and the first fall freeze near October 23. On the energy side, 5,321 heating degree days and 1,262 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Eskridge scores 68/100 (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 Eskridge, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Eskridge, Kansas is 54°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Eskridge get? ▼
Eskridge receives 37.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 18.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Eskridge? ▼
Eskridge 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 Eskridge? ▼
Eskridge has approximately 190 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 16 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Eskridge? ▼
Eskridge has 5,321 heating degree days and 1,262 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 Eskridge climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00142602 near Eskridge.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00142602. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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