Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Parsons Tri City, KS Climate
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- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 37.9"
- Annual precip
- 199d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Parsons Tri City
Parsons Tri City, Kansas averages 58°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 37.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 199 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
58°F (14°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
37.9"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Parsons Tri City) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Parsons Tri City area.
How Parsons Tri City compares to every U.S. city
Parsons Tri City'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 Parsons Tri City
MethodologyZooming out from Parsons Tri City's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5" | 21.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4" | 12.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0" | 3.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 5.3" | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 10.0 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 19.5 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 18.0 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 7.3 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4" | 2.4 | 0.4 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3" | 12.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.0"
4.4 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
5.2 days with precipitation
March 2.4"
7.6 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
9.2 days with precipitation
May 5.3"
12.8 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
9.9 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
8.2 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
7.4 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
7.0 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
9.1 days with precipitation
November 2.3"
5.8 days with precipitation
December 1.9"
5.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
199 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,224
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,691
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Parsons Tri City's climate means for you
Parsons Tri City runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 199 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,224 heating and 1,691 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: Parsons Tri City, KS
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Parsons Tri City, Kansas as a location with an annual average temperature of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00003998, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Parsons Tri City receives roughly 37.9 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 199 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 10 and the first fall freeze near October 26. For energy use, 4,224 heating degree days and 1,691 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Parsons Tri City scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Parsons Tri City, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Parsons Tri City, Kansas is 58°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Parsons Tri City get? ▼
Parsons Tri City receives 37.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Parsons Tri City? ▼
Parsons Tri City 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 Parsons Tri City? ▼
Parsons Tri City has approximately 199 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 10 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Parsons Tri City? ▼
Parsons Tri City has 4,224 heating degree days and 1,691 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 Parsons Tri City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003998 near Parsons Tri City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003998. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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