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Topeka, KS vs Paducah, KY

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On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in Paducah. Topeka averages 215 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Paducah, Kentucky gets 48.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. Topeka, Kansas gets 37.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Paducah averages 7.1 inches of snow per year. Topeka averages 15.6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Paducah, Kentucky
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24.8
Rain: averages 48.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 7.1 inches of snow a year

Topeka, Kansas
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.6
Rain: averages 37.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15.6 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Paducah

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Paducah is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Kentucky.

7.2 / 10

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Paducah, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Topeka

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Topeka is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Kansas.

7.2 / 10

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Topeka, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Topeka, KS	Paducah, KY
January	39° / 19°	43° / 25°
February	44° / 23°	48° / 29°
March	56° / 32°	58° / 37°
April	66° / 43°	69° / 46°
May	75° / 53°	78° / 56°
June	84° / 63°	86° / 64°
July	89° / 68°	89° / 68°
August	88° / 66°	89° / 66°
September	80° / 56°	82° / 58°
October	68° / 44°	71° / 47°
November	54° / 33°	58° / 37°
December	41° / 21°	46° / 28°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Topeka / Paducah

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	29 / 23	5 / 9	3 / 2
February	0 / 0	23 / 18	5 / 9	2 / 2
March	0 / 0	16 / 11	8 / 10	1 / 0
April	0 / 0	4 / 2	9 / 11	0 / 0
May	1 / 1	0 / 0	11 / 11	0 / 0
June	5 / 7	0 / 0	11 / 9	0 / 0
July	14 / 14	0 / 0	8 / 8	0 / 0
August	13 / 13	0 / 0	8 / 7	0 / 0
September	4 / 4	0 / 0	7 / 7	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	3 / 2	8 / 8	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	15 / 10	6 / 10	1 / 0
December	0 / 0	27 / 20	5 / 10	3 / 1

July is the hottest month for Topeka with an average high temperature of 89.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Kansas. In Topeka, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Topeka are September, May and June.

July is the hottest month for Paducah with an average high temperature of 89.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Kentucky. In Paducah, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Paducah are May, September and October.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Topeka with an average of 18.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Paducah with an average of 24.8°. This is warmer than most places in Kentucky.

In Topeka, there are 37.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Kansas.

In Paducah, there are 38.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Kentucky.

In Topeka, there are 116.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Paducah, there are 86.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kentucky.

In Topeka, there are 4.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

In Paducah, there are 1.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Kentucky.

June is the wettest month in Topeka with 5.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 37.7 inches in Topeka means that it is wetter than most places in Kansas.

May is the wettest month in Paducah with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 2.9 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 48.6 inches in Paducah means that it is wetter than most places in Kentucky.

May is the rainiest month in Topeka with 10.8 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.7 rainy days. There are 90.0 rainy days annually in Topeka, which is rainier than most places in Kansas. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Paducah with 11.3 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 6.7 rainy days. There are 107.7 rainy days annually in Paducah, which is less rainy than most places in Kentucky. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 15.6 inches in Topeka means that it is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

An annual snowfall of 7.1 inches in Paducah means that it is less snowy than most places in Kentucky.

December is the snowiest month in Topeka with 4.5 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Paducah with 2.5 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Topeka, KS vs Paducah, KY

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Topeka / Paducah

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Topeka with an average of 18.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Paducah with an average of 24.8°. This is warmer than most places in Kentucky.

In Topeka, there are 37.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Kansas.

In Paducah, there are 38.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Kentucky.

In Topeka, there are 116.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Paducah, there are 86.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kentucky.

An annual snowfall of 15.6 inches in Topeka means that it is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

An annual snowfall of 7.1 inches in Paducah means that it is less snowy than most places in Kentucky.

December is the snowiest month in Topeka with 4.5 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Paducah with 2.5 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:Topeka, KS vs Paducah, KY

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Topeka / Paducah

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Topeka with an average of 18.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Kansas.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Paducah with an average of 24.8°. This is warmer than most places in Kentucky.

In Topeka, there are 37.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Kansas.In Paducah, there are 38.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Kentucky.

In Topeka, there are 116.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.In Paducah, there are 86.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kentucky.

An annual snowfall of 15.6 inches in Topeka means that it is about average compared to other places in Kansas.An annual snowfall of 7.1 inches in Paducah means that it is less snowy than most places in Kentucky.

December is the snowiest month in Topeka with 4.5 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.February is the snowiest month in Paducah with 2.5 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Topeka with an average of 18.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Paducah with an average of 24.8°. This is warmer than most places in Kentucky.

In Topeka, there are 37.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Kansas.

In Paducah, there are 38.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Kentucky.

In Topeka, there are 116.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Paducah, there are 86.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kentucky.

An annual snowfall of 15.6 inches in Topeka means that it is about average compared to other places in Kansas.

An annual snowfall of 7.1 inches in Paducah means that it is less snowy than most places in Kentucky.

December is the snowiest month in Topeka with 4.5 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Paducah with 2.5 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.