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Alma, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Pottawatomie County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
965
Population
1,636/sq mi density
$57,647
Median Income
$27,658 per capita
$124,000
Home Value
$173,467 Zillow
$1,200
Median Rent
38.1% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,647 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $1,200/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Alma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,098 ft (335 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0157°N, 96.2871°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pottawatomie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in |
Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").