Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Webster Dam, KS Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 25.4"
- Annual precip
- 165d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Webster Dam
Webster Dam, Kansas averages 54°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 25.4"
- annual precipitation
- 165 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
25.4"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
25.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Webster Dam) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Webster Dam area.
How Webster Dam compares to every U.S. city
Webster Dam'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 Webster Dam
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Webster Dam, 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2" | 9.8 | 1.3 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3" | 0.9 | 4.8 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 15.0 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 22.6 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 19.2 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3" | 0.4 | 9.5 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6" | 7.1 | 1.6 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0" | 21.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.6"
2.4 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
2.5 days with precipitation
March 1.3"
4.1 days with precipitation
April 2.2"
6.4 days with precipitation
May 4.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
June 3.1"
8.0 days with precipitation
July 3.9"
7.6 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
6.6 days with precipitation
September 2.3"
5.1 days with precipitation
October 1.6"
4.4 days with precipitation
November 1.0"
2.9 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
1.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
165 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,367
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,352
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Webster Dam's climate means for you
Webster Dam runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 165 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,367 heating and 1,352 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: Webster Dam, KS
An annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 39°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Webster Dam, Kansas. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00148648 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Webster Dam should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 25.4 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 165 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 12. And on the energy front, 5,367 heating degree days and 1,352 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Webster Dam 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 Webster Dam, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Webster Dam, Kansas is 54°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Webster Dam get? ▼
Webster Dam receives 25.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Webster Dam? ▼
Webster Dam 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 Webster Dam? ▼
Webster Dam has approximately 165 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Webster Dam? ▼
Webster Dam has 5,367 heating degree days and 1,352 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 Webster Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00148648 near Webster Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00148648. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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