Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
John Redmond Lake, KS Climate
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- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 37.2"
- Annual precip
- 198d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for John Redmond Lake
John Redmond Lake, Kansas averages 56°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 37.2"
- yearly precipitation total
- 198 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
37.2"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (John Redmond Lake) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the John Redmond Lake area.
How John Redmond Lake compares to every U.S. city
John Redmond Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for John Redmond Lake
MethodologyJohn Redmond Lake'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 | 41°F (5°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 1.3" | 23.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2" | 15.3 | 0.1 |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7" | 3.8 | 0.2 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3" | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 15.5 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 14.3 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4" | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.9"
3.1 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
4.1 days with precipitation
March 2.2"
5.7 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
7.5 days with precipitation
May 5.3"
8.6 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
7.6 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
7.3 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
6.9 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
6.2 days with precipitation
November 1.9"
4.5 days with precipitation
December 1.6"
3.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
198 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,839
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,527
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What John Redmond Lake's climate means for you
John Redmond Lake runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 198 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,839 heating and 1,527 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: John Redmond Lake, KS
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe John Redmond Lake, Kansas as a location with an annual average temperature of 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00144104, 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. John Redmond Lake receives roughly 37.2 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 198 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 11 and the first fall freeze near October 26. For energy use, 4,839 heating degree days and 1,527 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, John Redmond Lake scores 78/100 (Good), 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 John Redmond Lake, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in John Redmond Lake, Kansas is 56°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does John Redmond Lake get? ▼
John Redmond Lake receives 37.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for John Redmond Lake? ▼
John Redmond Lake has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in John Redmond Lake? ▼
John Redmond Lake has approximately 198 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 11 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in John Redmond Lake? ▼
John Redmond Lake has 4,839 heating degree days and 1,527 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 John Redmond Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00144104 near John Redmond Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00144104. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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