Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Garden City Rgnl, KS Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 18.9"
- Annual precip
- 171d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Garden City Rgnl
Garden City Rgnl, Kansas averages 54°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 18.9"
- annual precipitation
- 171 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
18.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Garden City Rgnl) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Garden City Rgnl area.
How Garden City Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
Garden City Rgnl's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Garden City Rgnl
MethodologyGarden City Rgnl'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.3" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1" | 19.4 | 0.1 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5" | 7.1 | 0.9 |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5" | 0.6 | 4.4 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 13.7 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 20.7 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5" | 0.0 | 17.5 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 1.4" | 0.1 | 8.7 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4" | 5.1 | 1.5 |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4" | 21.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.3"
2.9 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
3.5 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
4.7 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
7.0 days with precipitation
May 2.5"
8.7 days with precipitation
June 3.5"
9.0 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
9.2 days with precipitation
August 2.5"
8.8 days with precipitation
September 1.4"
5.5 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
5.2 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
3.1 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
2.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
171 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,174
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,325
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63% | 11.5 | 65% | 19% |
| February | 55% | 13.1 | 66% | 18% |
| March | 56% | 14.2 | 63% | 19% |
| April | 58% | 13.8 | 57% | 22% |
| May | 60% | 12.7 | 60% | 16% |
| June | 56% | 12.4 | 69% | 7% |
| July | 61% | 10.8 | 67% | 8% |
| August | 60% | 11.3 | 68% | 10% |
| September | 56% | 12.3 | 70% | 12% |
| October | 58% | 12.0 | 70% | 15% |
| November | 60% | 12.1 | 73% | 14% |
| December | 66% | 11.5 | 71% | 18% |
What Garden City Rgnl's climate means for you
Garden City Rgnl runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 171 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,174 heating and 1,325 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: Garden City Rgnl, KS
In Garden City Rgnl, Kansas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00023064, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Garden City Rgnl should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 18.9 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 171 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 27 and the first fall freeze near October 15. And on the energy front, 5,174 heating degree days and 1,325 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Garden City Rgnl scores 54/100 (Moderate), 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 Garden City Rgnl, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Garden City Rgnl, Kansas is 54°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Garden City Rgnl get? ▼
Garden City Rgnl receives 18.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Garden City Rgnl? ▼
Garden City Rgnl has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Garden City Rgnl? ▼
Garden City Rgnl has approximately 171 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 27 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Garden City Rgnl? ▼
Garden City Rgnl has 5,174 heating degree days and 1,325 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 Garden City Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023064 near Garden City Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023064. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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