Brownell, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ness County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
18
Population
90/sq mi density
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Brownell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,423 ft (739 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6406°N, 99.7443°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ness County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in |
Brownell has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.6").