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Ada, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ottawa County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
70
Population
28/sq mi density
$85,000
Home Value
$78,701 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ada experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,323 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1622°N, 97.8859°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ottawa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in |
Ada has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 29°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").