Bassett, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Allen County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
21
Population
300/sq mi density
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bassett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 962 ft (293 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9072°N, 95.4057°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Allen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Bassett has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.3").