Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Topeka Muni, KS Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 36.5"
- Annual precip
- 194d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Topeka Muni
Topeka Muni, Kansas averages 56°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 36.5"
- annual precipitation · 17" 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
36.5"
Annual Snow
17.1"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
36.5"
Plus 17.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Topeka Muni) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Topeka Muni area.
How Topeka Muni compares to every U.S. city
Topeka Muni'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 Muni
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Topeka Muni captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 40°F (5°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9" | 4.6" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3" | 5.2" | 22.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3" | 1.7" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8" | 0.1" | 3.8 | 0.3 |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.9 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.9 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.0 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.8 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9" | 0.4" | 3.4 | 0.5 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8" | 1.0" | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5" | 4.1" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.9"
Snow: 4.6"
5.9 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
Snow: 5.2"
6.0 days with precipitation
March 2.3"
Snow: 1.7"
8.4 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
Snow: 0.1"
10.0 days with precipitation
May 5.2"
11.9 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
8.8 days with precipitation
August 4.5"
8.8 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
7.5 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
Snow: 0.4"
7.9 days with precipitation
November 1.8"
Snow: 1.0"
6.2 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
Snow: 4.1"
5.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
194 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,860
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,535
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% | 7.7 | 58% | 30% |
| February | 62% | 9.1 | 58% | 30% |
| March | 61% | 9.8 | 54% | 28% |
| April | 65% | 8.8 | 50% | 29% |
| May | 69% | 7.6 | 58% | 17% |
| June | 68% | 7.3 | 68% | 8% |
| July | 68% | 6.1 | 68% | 9% |
| August | 70% | 6.1 | 70% | 11% |
| September | 67% | 6.9 | 72% | 14% |
| October | 65% | 7.8 | 64% | 26% |
| November | 67% | 7.9 | 64% | 26% |
| December | 69% | 7.8 | 61% | 30% |
What Topeka Muni's climate means for you
Topeka Muni runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 194 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,860 heating and 1,535 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 Muni, KS
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Topeka Muni, Kansas as a location with an annual average temperature of 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00013996, 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. Topeka Muni receives roughly 36.5 inches of precipitation each year, with 17.1 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 12 and the first fall freeze near October 23. For energy use, 4,860 heating degree days and 1,535 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 Muni scores 78/100 (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 Topeka Muni, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Topeka Muni, Kansas is 56°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Topeka Muni get? ▼
Topeka Muni receives 36.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 17.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Topeka Muni? ▼
Topeka Muni 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 Muni? ▼
Topeka Muni has approximately 194 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 12 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Topeka Muni? ▼
Topeka Muni has 4,860 heating degree days and 1,535 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 Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013996 near Topeka Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013996. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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