Bern, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Brown County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
132
Population
471/sq mi density
$61,944
Median Income
$37,860 per capita
$120,300
Home Value
$267,191 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,944 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,300 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bern experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 24.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,269 ft (387 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9614°N, 95.9711°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philip Billard Municipal (TOP) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in |
Bern has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").