Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Oberlin, KS Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 21.8"
- Annual precip
- 164d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Oberlin
Oberlin, Kansas averages 52°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 21.8"
- annual precipitation · 25" snow
- 164 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
21.8"
Annual Snow
25.2"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
21.8"
Plus 25.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Oberlin) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Oberlin area.
How Oberlin compares to every U.S. city
Oberlin's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Oberlin
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Oberlin captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 42°F (5°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4" | 5.7" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7" | 6.2" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0" | 3.4" | 24.5 | 0.1 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1" | 1.9" | 12.0 | 0.4 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3" | 0.2" | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.3 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.6 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.1 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 7.1 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7" | 1.3" | 10.4 | 1.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8" | 2.3" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7" | 4.2" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 5.7"
3.0 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
Snow: 6.2"
3.7 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
Snow: 3.4"
5.1 days with precipitation
April 2.1"
Snow: 1.9"
6.7 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
Snow: 0.2"
9.6 days with precipitation
June 3.0"
9.0 days with precipitation
July 3.3"
8.7 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
8.8 days with precipitation
September 1.7"
6.1 days with precipitation
October 1.7"
Snow: 1.3"
5.6 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 2.3"
3.6 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 4.2"
3.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
164 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,807
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,137
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Oberlin's climate means for you
Oberlin runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 164 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,807 heating and 1,137 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: Oberlin, KS
In Oberlin, Kansas, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00145906, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Oberlin averages 21.8 inches of precipitation annually, with 25.2 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 164 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 11. Turning to energy use, 5,807 heating degree days and 1,137 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Oberlin scores 59/100 (Moderate), 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 Oberlin, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Oberlin, Kansas is 52°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Oberlin get? ▼
Oberlin receives 21.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 25.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Oberlin? ▼
Oberlin has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Oberlin? ▼
Oberlin has approximately 164 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Oberlin? ▼
Oberlin has 5,807 heating degree days and 1,137 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 Oberlin climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00145906 near Oberlin.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00145906. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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