Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Topeka Forbes Fld, KS Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 36.7"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Topeka Forbes Fld
Topeka Forbes Fld, Kansas averages 55°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 36.7"
- precipitation, annual total
- 189 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
67°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
36.7"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
36.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Topeka Forbes Fld) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Topeka Forbes Fld area.
How Topeka Forbes Fld compares to every U.S. city
Topeka Forbes Fld'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 Topeka Forbes Fld
MethodologyZooming out from Topeka Forbes Fld'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 | 41°F (5°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3" | 15.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9" | 4.5 | 0.2 |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2" | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 9.9 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 18.0 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 15.4 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8" | 3.8 | 0.6 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.8"
5.1 days with precipitation
February 1.2"
5.6 days with precipitation
March 2.3"
9.4 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
10.5 days with precipitation
May 5.2"
12.7 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
11.6 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
9.2 days with precipitation
August 4.5"
10.4 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
9.7 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
9.5 days with precipitation
November 1.8"
6.2 days with precipitation
December 1.4"
5.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,942
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,496
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67% | 10.0 | 60% | 24% |
| February | 62% | 11.1 | 58% | 25% |
| March | 63% | 11.7 | 53% | 24% |
| April | 67% | 10.5 | 47% | 27% |
| May | 71% | 8.9 | 57% | 16% |
| June | 69% | 8.8 | 64% | 8% |
| July | 68% | 7.6 | 65% | 7% |
| August | 70% | 7.6 | 65% | 10% |
| September | 68% | 8.7 | 69% | 12% |
| October | 66% | 9.8 | 65% | 21% |
| November | 68% | 10.3 | 65% | 22% |
| December | 70% | 10.2 | 62% | 26% |
What Topeka Forbes Fld's climate means for you
Topeka Forbes Fld runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,942 heating and 1,496 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: Topeka Forbes Fld, KS
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Topeka Forbes Fld, Kansas as a location with an annual average temperature of 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00013920, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Topeka Forbes Fld should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 36.7 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 189 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 15 and the first fall freeze near October 21. And on the energy front, 4,942 heating degree days and 1,496 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Topeka Forbes Fld 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 Topeka Forbes Fld, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Topeka Forbes Fld, Kansas is 55°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Topeka Forbes Fld get? ▼
Topeka Forbes Fld receives 36.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Topeka Forbes Fld? ▼
Topeka Forbes Fld 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 Topeka Forbes Fld? ▼
Topeka Forbes Fld has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 15 and the first fall freeze around October 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Topeka Forbes Fld? ▼
Topeka Forbes Fld has 4,942 heating degree days and 1,496 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 Topeka Forbes Fld climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013920 near Topeka Forbes Fld.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013920. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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