Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Topeka -, KS Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 37.3"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Topeka -
Topeka -, Kansas averages 55°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 37.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 189 days
- growing season, frost-free days
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
66°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
37.3"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Topeka -) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Topeka - area.
How Topeka - compares to every U.S. city
Topeka -'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 Topeka -
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Topeka -, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.9" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9" | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 11.7 |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 14.4 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 9.6 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9" | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0" | 15.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.9"
February 1.3"
March 2.2"
April 3.9"
May 5.3"
June 5.0"
July 4.2"
August 4.4"
September 3.5"
October 2.9"
November 2.0"
December 1.5"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,035
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,387
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Topeka -'s climate means for you
Topeka - 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 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,035 heating and 1,387 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 -, KS
Based on station USC00148171 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Topeka -, Kansas averages 55°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Topeka - receives roughly 37.3 inches of precipitation each year, 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 16 and the first fall freeze near October 22. For energy use, 5,035 heating degree days and 1,387 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 - scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Topeka -, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Topeka -, Kansas is 55°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Topeka - get? ▼
Topeka - receives 37.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Topeka -? ▼
Topeka - 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 Topeka -? ▼
Topeka - has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 16 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Topeka -? ▼
Topeka - has 5,035 heating degree days and 1,387 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 - climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00148171 near Topeka -.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00148171. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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