Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Glen Elder Lake, KS Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 26.3"
- Annual precip
- 169d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Glen Elder Lake
Glen Elder Lake, Kansas averages 53°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 26.3"
- annual precipitation
- 169 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
26.3"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
26.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Glen Elder Lake) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Glen Elder Lake area.
How Glen Elder Lake compares to every U.S. city
Glen Elder Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Glen Elder Lake
MethodologyZooming out from Glen Elder Lake's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 40°F (5°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3" | 21.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2" | 8.6 | 0.2 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 0.8 | 2.1 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 19.6 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 14.8 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 2.3" | 0.1 | 7.6 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9" | 6.2 | 1.0 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
3.0 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
3.3 days with precipitation
March 1.3"
4.8 days with precipitation
April 2.2"
7.1 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
9.7 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
8.6 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
7.6 days with precipitation
September 2.3"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 1.9"
5.7 days with precipitation
November 1.1"
3.8 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
3.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
169 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,673
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,250
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Glen Elder Lake's climate means for you
Glen Elder Lake runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 169 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,673 heating and 1,250 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: Glen Elder Lake, KS
Based on station USC00143100 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Glen Elder Lake, Kansas averages 53°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Glen Elder Lake should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 26.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 169 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 29 and the first fall freeze near October 15. And on the energy front, 5,673 heating degree days and 1,250 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Glen Elder Lake scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Glen Elder Lake, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Glen Elder Lake, Kansas is 53°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Glen Elder Lake get? ▼
Glen Elder Lake receives 26.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Glen Elder Lake? ▼
Glen Elder Lake has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Glen Elder Lake? ▼
Glen Elder Lake has approximately 169 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 29 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Glen Elder Lake? ▼
Glen Elder Lake has 5,673 heating degree days and 1,250 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 Glen Elder Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00143100 near Glen Elder Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00143100. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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