Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg 2 stations
Oakley, KS Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 19.3"
- Annual precip
- 170d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Oakley
Oakley, Kansas averages 53°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 19.3"
- annual precipitation
- 170 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
19.3"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
19.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Oakley) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Oakley area.
How Oakley compares to every U.S. city
Oakley's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Oakley
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Oakley'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 | 45°F (7°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4" | N/A | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5" | N/A | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0" | N/A | 20.7 | 0.1 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6" | N/A | 9.2 | 0.5 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8" | N/A | 1.3 | 3.5 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1" | N/A | 0.0 | 14.9 |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0" | N/A | 0.0 | 21.2 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0" | N/A | 0.0 | 17.4 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6" | N/A | 0.0 | 8.6 |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4" | N/A | 7.8 | 1.0 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5" | N/A | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.5" | N/A | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
3.9 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
4.5 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
5.4 days with precipitation
April 1.6"
6.8 days with precipitation
May 2.8"
8.4 days with precipitation
June 3.1"
8.1 days with precipitation
July 3.0"
10.0 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
9.2 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
6.3 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
5.5 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
2.7 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
4.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
170 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,487
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,225
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Oakley's climate means for you
Oakley runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 170 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,487 heating and 1,225 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: Oakley, KS
In Oakley, Kansas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from 2 weather stations, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Oakley averages 19.3 inches of precipitation a year, with seasonal snowfall possible, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 170 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 15. As for energy demand, 5,487 heating degree days and 1,225 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Oakley scores 54/100 (Moderate), 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 Oakley, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Oakley, Kansas is 53°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Oakley get? ▼
Oakley receives 19.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Oakley? ▼
Oakley has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Oakley? ▼
Oakley has approximately 170 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Oakley? ▼
Oakley has 5,487 heating degree days and 1,225 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 Oakley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Oakley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003067. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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