Climate Comfort Score
74/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Manhattan Muni, KS Climate
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- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 74/100
- Comfort score
- 32.2"
- Annual precip
- 178d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Manhattan Muni
Manhattan Muni, Kansas averages 55°F a year and scores 74/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 71% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 74/100
- comfort score, milder than 71% of U.S. cities
- 32.2"
- precipitation, annual total
- 178 days
- frost-free 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
67°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
32.2"
Comfort Score
74/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
32.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Manhattan Muni) 74.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Manhattan Muni area.
How Manhattan Muni compares to every U.S. city
Manhattan Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
74 Top 29% higher than 71% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Manhattan Muni
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Manhattan Muni, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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) | 18°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.7" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8" | 17.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1" | 6.1 | 0.5 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7" | 0.3 | 3.0 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 11.6 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 19.6 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 15.7 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2" | 5.2 | 0.8 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5" | 18.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
4.4 days with precipitation
February 1.0"
5.0 days with precipitation
March 1.8"
7.1 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
9.0 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
11.1 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
10.1 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
8.3 days with precipitation
August 4.6"
8.8 days with precipitation
September 2.7"
7.9 days with precipitation
October 2.2"
7.8 days with precipitation
November 1.5"
4.8 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
4.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
178 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,104
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,490
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Manhattan Muni's climate means for you
Manhattan Muni runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 178 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,104 heating and 1,490 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: Manhattan Muni, KS
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Manhattan Muni, Kansas as a location with an annual average temperature of 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00003936, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Manhattan Muni averages 32.2 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 178 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 21 and the first fall freeze near October 16. Turning to energy use, 5,104 heating degree days and 1,490 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Manhattan Muni scores 74/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Manhattan Muni, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Manhattan Muni, Kansas is 55°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Manhattan Muni get? ▼
Manhattan Muni receives 32.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Manhattan Muni? ▼
Manhattan Muni has a climate comfort score of 74/100 (Good), milder than 71% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Manhattan Muni? ▼
Manhattan Muni has approximately 178 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 21 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Manhattan Muni? ▼
Manhattan Muni has 5,104 heating degree days and 1,490 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 Manhattan Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003936 near Manhattan Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003936. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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