Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Scott City, KS Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 20.2"
- Annual precip
- 168d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Scott City
Scott City, Kansas averages 53°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 20.2"
- annual precipitation · 20" snow
- 168 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
20.2"
Annual Snow
19.6"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
20.2"
Plus 19.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Scott City) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Scott City area.
How Scott City compares to every U.S. city
Scott City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Scott City
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Scott City, 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4" | 4.5" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5" | 4.0" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1" | 3.9" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9" | 1.8" | 10.7 | 0.7 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 4.0 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.2 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.3 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.3 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 8.3 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5" | 1.2" | 7.7 | 1.4 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6" | 1.1" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.7" | 3.1" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 4.5"
3.0 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 4.0"
3.5 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
Snow: 3.9"
4.5 days with precipitation
April 1.9"
Snow: 1.8"
6.2 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
8.4 days with precipitation
June 3.2"
8.0 days with precipitation
July 3.1"
7.9 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
8.1 days with precipitation
September 1.4"
5.8 days with precipitation
October 1.5"
Snow: 1.2"
4.8 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 1.1"
3.2 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 3.1"
3.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
168 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,518
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,225
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Scott City's climate means for you
Scott City runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 168 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,518 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: Scott City, KS
Scott City, Kansas runs an annual average of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 38°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 USC00147271, 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 Scott City should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 20.2 inches, with 19.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 168 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 15. And on the energy front, 5,518 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, Scott City scores 64/100 (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 Scott City, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Scott City, Kansas is 53°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Scott City get? ▼
Scott City receives 20.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 19.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Scott City? ▼
Scott City has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Scott City? ▼
Scott City has approximately 168 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Scott City? ▼
Scott City has 5,518 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 Scott City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00147271 near Scott City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00147271. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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