Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Perry Lake, KS Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 39.2"
- Annual precip
- 194d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Perry Lake
Perry Lake, Kansas averages 54°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 39.2"
- annual precipitation · 12" snow
- 194 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
39.2"
Annual Snow
12.4"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
39.2"
Plus 12.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Perry Lake) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Perry Lake area.
How Perry Lake compares to every U.S. city
Perry Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Perry Lake
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Perry Lake, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0" | 4.5" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3" | 3.2" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4" | 0.8" | 15.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 0.1" | 4.5 | 0.1 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.8 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.9 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.6 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 4.0 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9" | 0.2" | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9" | 0.1" | 15.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6" | 3.5" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 4.5"
4.4 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
Snow: 3.2"
4.9 days with precipitation
March 2.4"
Snow: 0.8"
7.2 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
Snow: 0.1"
11.3 days with precipitation
May 5.5"
12.4 days with precipitation
June 5.5"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
9.9 days with precipitation
August 4.6"
9.7 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
9.0 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
Snow: 0.2"
7.5 days with precipitation
November 1.9"
Snow: 0.1"
5.4 days with precipitation
December 1.6"
Snow: 3.5"
4.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
194 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,321
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,277
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Perry Lake's climate means for you
Perry Lake runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 194 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,321 heating and 1,277 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: Perry Lake, KS
Perry Lake, Kansas runs an annual average of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 44°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 USC00146333, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Perry Lake should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 39.2 inches, with 12.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 194 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 13 and the first fall freeze near October 24. And on the energy front, 5,321 heating degree days and 1,277 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Perry Lake scores 68/100 (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 Perry Lake, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Perry Lake, Kansas is 54°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Perry Lake get? ▼
Perry Lake receives 39.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 12.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Perry Lake? ▼
Perry Lake has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Perry Lake? ▼
Perry Lake has approximately 194 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 13 and the first fall freeze around October 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Perry Lake? ▼
Perry Lake has 5,321 heating degree days and 1,277 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 Perry Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00146333 near Perry Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00146333. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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