Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Goodland, KS Climate
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- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 19.1"
- Annual precip
- 162d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Goodland
Goodland, Kansas averages 52°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 19.1"
- annual precipitation · 30" snow
- 162 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
19.1"
Annual Snow
30.0"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.1"
Plus 30.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Goodland) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Goodland area.
How Goodland compares to every U.S. city
Goodland's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Goodland
MethodologyGoodland'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 | 43°F (6°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3" | 4.7" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5" | 6.3" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9" | 4.8" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7" | 3.2" | 11.8 | 0.2 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8" | 0.3" | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.7 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.1 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.9 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 1.4" | 0.2" | 0.4 | 6.4 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4" | 2.0" | 8.8 | 0.9 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5" | 3.3" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5" | 5.2" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 4.7"
4.1 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 6.3"
4.9 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 4.8"
5.6 days with precipitation
April 1.7"
Snow: 3.2"
8.2 days with precipitation
May 2.8"
Snow: 0.3"
10.4 days with precipitation
June 3.0"
9.4 days with precipitation
July 3.1"
9.8 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
9.2 days with precipitation
September 1.4"
Snow: 0.2"
5.5 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 2.0"
5.6 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 3.3"
4.1 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 5.2"
4.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
162 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,794
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
990
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 | 61% | 11.9 | 67% | 21% |
| February | 56% | 12.7 | 67% | 22% |
| March | 56% | 13.7 | 62% | 22% |
| April | 58% | 13.0 | 58% | 24% |
| May | 61% | 12.2 | 61% | 19% |
| June | 55% | 11.5 | 73% | 9% |
| July | 61% | 10.1 | 70% | 11% |
| August | 59% | 10.9 | 75% | 11% |
| September | 56% | 11.6 | 76% | 14% |
| October | 58% | 11.4 | 72% | 18% |
| November | 59% | 11.9 | 76% | 16% |
| December | 63% | 11.6 | 72% | 19% |
What Goodland's climate means for you
Goodland runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 162 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,794 heating and 990 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: Goodland, KS
In Goodland, Kansas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00023065, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Goodland sees about 19.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 30.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 162 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 2 and the first fall freeze near October 11. On the energy side, 5,794 heating degree days and 990 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Goodland scores 49/100 (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 Goodland, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Goodland, Kansas is 52°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Goodland get? ▼
Goodland receives 19.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 30.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Goodland? ▼
Goodland has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Goodland? ▼
Goodland has approximately 162 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 2 and the first fall freeze around October 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Goodland? ▼
Goodland has 5,794 heating degree days and 990 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 Goodland climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023065 near Goodland.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023065. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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