Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 18.8"
- Annual precip
- 188d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lakin
Lakin, Kansas averages 56°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 18.8"
- annual precipitation · 19" snow
- 188 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
70°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
18.8"
Annual Snow
19.4"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.8"
Plus 19.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lakin) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lakin area.
How Lakin compares to every U.S. city
Lakin'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 Lakin
MethodologyLakin'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 | 46°F (8°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4" | 5.0" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4" | 3.4" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0" | 3.4" | 20.0 | 0.1 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6" | 1.4" | 7.2 | 1.3 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4" | 0.2" | 0.3 | 6.0 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.1 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.6 |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 10.9 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6" | 0.7" | 4.2 | 2.2 |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6" | 1.1" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7" | 4.2" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 5.0"
2.5 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 3.4"
2.9 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
Snow: 3.4"
4.1 days with precipitation
April 1.6"
Snow: 1.4"
5.6 days with precipitation
May 2.4"
Snow: 0.2"
7.2 days with precipitation
June 3.3"
7.5 days with precipitation
July 2.8"
7.6 days with precipitation
August 2.9"
6.8 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
4.1 days with precipitation
October 1.6"
Snow: 0.7"
4.0 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 1.1"
2.9 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 4.2"
3.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
188 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,870
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,520
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lakin's climate means for you
Lakin runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 188 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,870 heating and 1,520 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: Lakin, KS
Lakin, Kansas runs an annual average of 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 42°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 USC00144464, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Lakin averages 18.8 inches of precipitation annually, with 19.4 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 188 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 18 and the first fall freeze near October 23. Turning to energy use, 4,870 heating degree days and 1,520 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lakin scores 68/100 (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 Lakin, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lakin, Kansas is 56°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Lakin get? ▼
Lakin receives 18.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 19.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lakin? ▼
Lakin 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 Lakin? ▼
Lakin has approximately 188 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 18 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lakin? ▼
Lakin has 4,870 heating degree days and 1,520 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 Lakin climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00144464 near Lakin.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00144464. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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