Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hillsdale Lake, KS Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 39.9"
- Annual precip
- 205d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hillsdale Lake
Hillsdale Lake, Kansas averages 55°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 39.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 205 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
39.9"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
39.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hillsdale Lake) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Hillsdale Lake area.
How Hillsdale Lake compares to every U.S. city
Hillsdale Lake'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 Hillsdale Lake
MethodologyZooming out from Hillsdale 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6" | 22.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5" | 14.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 3.5 | 0.1 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6" | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 12.7 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 12.6 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2" | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1" | 14.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.1"
4.9 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
3.9 days with precipitation
March 2.5"
6.8 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
10.0 days with precipitation
May 5.6"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 5.3"
9.9 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
8.6 days with precipitation
August 4.3"
7.9 days with precipitation
September 5.0"
7.8 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
7.4 days with precipitation
November 2.1"
5.6 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
5.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
205 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,052
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,382
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hillsdale Lake's climate means for you
Hillsdale Lake runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 205 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,052 heating and 1,382 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: Hillsdale Lake, KS
Hillsdale Lake, Kansas runs an annual average of 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 44°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 USC00143686, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Hillsdale Lake should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 39.9 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 205 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 9 and the first fall freeze near October 31. And on the energy front, 5,052 heating degree days and 1,382 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hillsdale Lake scores 68/100 (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 Hillsdale Lake, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hillsdale Lake, Kansas is 55°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Hillsdale Lake get? ▼
Hillsdale Lake receives 39.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hillsdale Lake? ▼
Hillsdale Lake 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 Hillsdale Lake? ▼
Hillsdale Lake has approximately 205 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 9 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hillsdale Lake? ▼
Hillsdale Lake has 5,052 heating degree days and 1,382 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 Hillsdale Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00143686 near Hillsdale Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00143686. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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