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NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

Olathe Johnson CO Exec, KS Climate

Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →

55°F
Avg annual temp
78/100
Comfort score
37.7"
Annual precip
204d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Olathe Johnson CO Exec

Olathe Johnson CO Exec, Kansas averages 55°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.

55°F
yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
78/100
comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
37.7"
annual precipitation
204 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

55°F (13°C)

Avg High

65°F

Avg Low

46°F

Annual Precip

37.7"

Comfort Score

78/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

78/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

55°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

37.7"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Olathe Johnson CO Exec) 78.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Olathe Johnson CO Exec area.

How Olathe Johnson CO Exec compares to every U.S. city

Olathe Johnson CO Exec'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

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). Below this entry. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Below this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for Olathe Johnson CO Exec

Methodology

Olathe Johnson CO Exec's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 39°F (4°C) 21°F (-6°C) 30°F (-1°C)
February 44°F (7°C) 25°F (-4°C) 35°F (1°C)
March 55°F (13°C) 35°F (2°C) 45°F (7°C)
April 65°F (18°C) 45°F (7°C) 55°F (13°C)
May 74°F (23°C) 55°F (13°C) 65°F (18°C)
June 83°F (28°C) 65°F (18°C) 74°F (23°C)
July 88°F (31°C) 69°F (21°C) 78°F (26°C)
August 87°F (30°C) 67°F (20°C) 77°F (25°C)
September 78°F (26°C) 59°F (15°C) 68°F (20°C)
October 67°F (19°C) 47°F (8°C) 57°F (14°C)
November 53°F (12°C) 35°F (2°C) 44°F (7°C)
December 42°F (6°C) 25°F (-4°C) 34°F (1°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 1.1"

5.1 days with precipitation

February 1.4"

6.0 days with precipitation

March 2.3"

9.1 days with precipitation

April 3.9"

10.6 days with precipitation

May 5.4"

12.3 days with precipitation

June 5.2"

11.1 days with precipitation

July 4.2"

8.7 days with precipitation

August 4.4"

9.1 days with precipitation

September 3.5"

8.4 days with precipitation

October 3.0"

8.7 days with precipitation

November 2.0"

6.0 days with precipitation

December 1.4"

5.4 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 29

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 8

50% probability date

Growing Season

204 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

4,926

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,351

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What Olathe Johnson CO Exec's climate means for you

Olathe Johnson CO Exec runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 204 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 4,926 heating and 1,351 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: Olathe Johnson CO Exec, KS

An annual average temperature of 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 46°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Olathe Johnson CO Exec, Kansas. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00003967 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Olathe Johnson CO Exec receives roughly 37.7 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 204 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 29. For energy use, 4,926 heating degree days and 1,351 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Olathe Johnson CO Exec scores 78/100 (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 Olathe Johnson CO Exec, KS?
The average annual temperature in Olathe Johnson CO Exec, Kansas is 55°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Olathe Johnson CO Exec get?
Olathe Johnson CO Exec receives 37.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Olathe Johnson CO Exec?
Olathe Johnson CO Exec 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 Olathe Johnson CO Exec?
Olathe Johnson CO Exec has approximately 204 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 8 and the first fall freeze around October 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Olathe Johnson CO Exec?
Olathe Johnson CO Exec has 4,926 heating degree days and 1,351 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 Olathe Johnson CO Exec climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003967 near Olathe Johnson CO Exec.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003967. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

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