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Wilson Lake, KS Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Wilson Lake, Kansas has an average annual temperature of 55°F and a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 26.2", including 9.6" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

55°F (13°C)

Avg High

67°F

Avg Low

42°F

Annual Precip

26.2"

Annual Snow

9.6"

Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

55°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

26.2"

Plus 9.6" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wilson Lake) 67.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Wilson Lake area.

Warming context for Wilson Lake

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Wilson Lake captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 42°F (5°C) 19°F (-7°C) 30°F (-1°C)
February 46°F (8°C) 21°F (-6°C) 34°F (1°C)
March 57°F (14°C) 31°F (-1°C) 44°F (7°C)
April 67°F (19°C) 40°F (4°C) 53°F (12°C)
May 76°F (24°C) 52°F (11°C) 64°F (18°C)
June 87°F (30°C) 63°F (17°C) 75°F (24°C)
July 92°F (34°C) 67°F (20°C) 80°F (27°C)
August 90°F (32°C) 65°F (18°C) 78°F (25°C)
September 82°F (28°C) 56°F (13°C) 69°F (21°C)
October 70°F (21°C) 43°F (6°C) 56°F (13°C)
November 56°F (13°C) 31°F (-1°C) 43°F (6°C)
December 44°F (7°C) 22°F (-5°C) 33°F (1°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 0.6"

Snow: 1.8"

2.8 days with precipitation

February 0.8"

Snow: 3.7"

3.8 days with precipitation

March 1.3"

Snow: 0.7"

5.0 days with precipitation

April 2.3"

Snow: 0.4"

7.9 days with precipitation

May 4.2"

10.3 days with precipitation

June 3.5"

9.2 days with precipitation

July 3.9"

8.8 days with precipitation

August 3.9"

8.4 days with precipitation

September 2.3"

6.8 days with precipitation

October 1.7"

Snow: 0.1"

5.7 days with precipitation

November 1.0"

Snow: 0.4"

3.6 days with precipitation

December 0.9"

Snow: 2.5"

3.3 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 17

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 21

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

5,137

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,473

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Wilson Lake, KS

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Wilson Lake, 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 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00148946, 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. Wilson Lake receives roughly 26.2 inches of precipitation each year, with 9.6 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 21 and the first fall freeze near October 17. For energy use, 5,137 heating degree days and 1,473 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wilson Lake scores 67/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Wilson Lake, KS?
The average annual temperature in Wilson Lake, Kansas is 55°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Wilson Lake get?
Wilson Lake receives 26.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 9.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wilson Lake?
Wilson Lake has a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Wilson Lake?
Growing season data is not available for Wilson Lake.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wilson Lake?
Wilson Lake has 5,137 heating degree days and 1,473 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Wilson Lake climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00148946. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00148946. For informational purposes only.

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