Beaver, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Barton County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
13
Population
2/sq mi density
55°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Beaver experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,907 ft (581 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6455°N, 98.6737°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Barton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in |
Beaver has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 31°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.7").