Cornwallis was first considered for a posting to India during the ministry of the Earl of Shelburne in the spring of 1782. Shelburne asked Cornwallis if he wanted to go to India as governor general, an idea Cornwallis viewed with favor, as it provided employment without risking his parole status.
The highest monthly average temperature in Topeka for July is 79 degrees. The lowest monthly average temperature in Topeka for December is 31 degrees. The most monthly precipitation in Topeka occurs in June with 5.4 inches. The air quality index in Topeka is 27% better than the national average. The pollution index in Topeka is 77% better than the national average.
Topeka is located at 39Â°03â²N 95Â°41â²W / 39.050Â°N 95.683Â°W / 39.050; -95.683, in north east Kansas at the intersection of I-70 and U.S. Highway 75. It is the origin of I-335 which is a portion of the Kansas Turnpike running from Topeka to Emporia, Kansas. Topeka is also located on U.S. Highway 24 (about 50 miles east of Manhattan, Kansas) and U.S. Highway 40 (about 30 miles west of Lawrence, Kansas). U.S.-40 is coincident with I-70 west from Topeka.