Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Kiowa, KS Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 30.1"
- Annual precip
- 206d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Kiowa
Kiowa, Kansas averages 58°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 30.1"
- yearly precipitation total
- 206 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
58°F (14°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
30.1"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Kiowa) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Kiowa area.
How Kiowa compares to every U.S. city
Kiowa'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 Kiowa
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Kiowa captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 47°F (8°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0" | 13.2 | 0.1 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9" | 4.1 | 1.4 |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3" | 0.2 | 6.8 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 19.7 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 24.8 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 20.2 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2" | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5" | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4" | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.8"
February 1.1"
March 2.0"
April 2.9"
May 4.3"
June 4.2"
July 3.5"
August 3.8"
September 2.2"
October 2.5"
November 1.4"
December 1.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
206 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,426
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,842
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Kiowa's climate means for you
Kiowa runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 206 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,426 heating and 1,842 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: Kiowa, KS
Kiowa, Kansas runs an annual average of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 45°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 USC00144341, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Kiowa averages 30.1 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 206 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 8 and the first fall freeze near October 31. Turning to energy use, 4,426 heating degree days and 1,842 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Kiowa scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Kiowa, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Kiowa, Kansas is 58°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Kiowa get? ▼
Kiowa receives 30.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Kiowa? ▼
Kiowa 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 Kiowa? ▼
Kiowa has approximately 206 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 8 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Kiowa? ▼
Kiowa has 4,426 heating degree days and 1,842 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 Kiowa climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00144341 near Kiowa.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00144341. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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