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Garden City Rgnl, KS Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Garden City Rgnl, Kansas has an average annual temperature of 54°F and a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 18.9". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

54°F (12°C)

Avg High

69°F

Avg Low

40°F

Annual Precip

18.9"

Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

57/100

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) 57.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Garden City Rgnl area.

Warming context for Garden City Rgnl

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Garden City Rgnl captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 45°F (7°C) 18°F (-8°C) 31°F (0°C)
February 49°F (9°C) 21°F (-6°C) 35°F (2°C)
March 59°F (15°C) 29°F (-2°C) 44°F (7°C)
April 68°F (20°C) 38°F (3°C) 53°F (12°C)
May 78°F (25°C) 49°F (10°C) 63°F (17°C)
June 88°F (31°C) 60°F (15°C) 74°F (23°C)
July 92°F (33°C) 65°F (18°C) 78°F (26°C)
August 90°F (32°C) 63°F (17°C) 76°F (25°C)
September 83°F (28°C) 54°F (12°C) 69°F (20°C)
October 70°F (21°C) 40°F (5°C) 55°F (13°C)
November 56°F (14°C) 27°F (-3°C) 42°F (5°C)
December 46°F (8°C) 19°F (-7°C) 32°F (0°C)

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

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)
January 63% 11.5
February 55% 13.1
March 56% 14.2
April 58% 13.8
May 60% 12.7
June 56% 12.4
July 61% 10.8
August 60% 11.3
September 56% 12.3
October 58% 12.0
November 60% 12.1
December 66% 11.5

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Garden City Rgnl, KS

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Garden City Rgnl, Kansas as a location with an annual average temperature of 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. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00023064, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Garden City Rgnl receives roughly 18.9 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 27 and the first fall freeze near October 15. For energy use, 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 57/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

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 57/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Garden City Rgnl?
Growing season data is not available for Garden City Rgnl.
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. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Garden City Rgnl climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00023064. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023064. For informational purposes only.

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