Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Melvern Lake, KS Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 38.1"
- Annual precip
- 205d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Melvern Lake
Melvern 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
- 38.1"
- 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
38.1"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
38.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Melvern Lake) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Melvern Lake area.
How Melvern Lake compares to every U.S. city
Melvern 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 Melvern Lake
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Melvern Lake, 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) | 20°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6" | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 4.0 | 0.2 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 8.4 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 16.8 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 14.8 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0" | 2.1 | 0.5 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.9"
3.7 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
4.2 days with precipitation
March 2.6"
5.9 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
9.0 days with precipitation
May 5.8"
11.6 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
9.4 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
8.9 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
September 4.1"
7.7 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
6.7 days with precipitation
November 2.1"
4.4 days with precipitation
December 1.4"
3.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
205 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,785
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,520
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Melvern Lake's climate means for you
Melvern Lake runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 205 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,785 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: Melvern Lake, KS
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Melvern 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 USC00145210, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Melvern Lake averages 38.1 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. 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 8 and the first fall freeze near October 30. As for energy demand, 4,785 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, Melvern 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 Melvern Lake, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Melvern Lake, Kansas is 56°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Melvern Lake get? ▼
Melvern Lake receives 38.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Melvern Lake? ▼
Melvern 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 Melvern Lake? ▼
Melvern Lake has approximately 205 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 8 and the first fall freeze around October 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Melvern Lake? ▼
Melvern Lake has 4,785 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 Melvern Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00145210 near Melvern Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00145210. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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