Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ness City, KS Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 22.6"
- Annual precip
- 168d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ness City
Ness City, Kansas averages 54°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 22.6"
- annual precipitation · 15" snow
- 168 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
22.6"
Annual Snow
15.4"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.6"
Plus 15.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ness City) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Ness City area.
How Ness City compares to every U.S. city
Ness City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ness City
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Ness City's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6" | 3.2" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7" | 3.5" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4" | 3.3" | 21.6 | 0.1 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9" | 0.4" | 9.3 | 1.1 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0" | 0.1" | 1.1 | 4.4 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.3 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.4 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 10.0 |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8" | 0.4" | 7.4 | 1.9 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 1.3" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9" | 3.2" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 3.2"
2.6 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
Snow: 3.5"
3.2 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
Snow: 3.3"
4.7 days with precipitation
April 1.9"
Snow: 0.4"
6.4 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
Snow: 0.1"
7.9 days with precipitation
June 2.8"
7.5 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
6.8 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
6.5 days with precipitation
September 1.8"
4.7 days with precipitation
October 1.8"
Snow: 0.4"
4.4 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 1.3"
2.9 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
Snow: 3.2"
2.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
168 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,375
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,356
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ness City's climate means for you
Ness City runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 168 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,375 heating and 1,356 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: Ness City, KS
Ness City, Kansas runs an annual average of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 39°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 USC00145692, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Ness City receives roughly 22.6 inches of precipitation each year, with 15.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 168 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 29 and the first fall freeze near October 14. For energy use, 5,375 heating degree days and 1,356 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ness City scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ness City, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ness City, Kansas is 54°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Ness City get? ▼
Ness City receives 22.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 15.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ness City? ▼
Ness City has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ness City? ▼
Ness City has approximately 168 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 29 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ness City? ▼
Ness City has 5,375 heating degree days and 1,356 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 Ness City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00145692 near Ness City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00145692. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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