Bucyrus, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Miami County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

16 Population 8/sq mi density

55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr

116 Violent Crime/100K 1,095 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

116 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bucyrus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.1°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,079 ft (329 m)
Area	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	38.7209°N, 94.7083°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Miami County County
Nearest Airport	Lawrence Regional (LWC) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"

1% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	43.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.2 / 100
Community Resilience	80.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 4, 2015.

May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	71 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	99 km
Mar 30, 2001	1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri	M3.1	149 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	42 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	93 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

557 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 77 fatalities, 604 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 20, 1957	EF5	75 km	44
May 28, 2019	EF4	59 km	0
Feb 28, 2007	EF4	74 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	60 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	40 km	2
May 4, 1977	EF4	66 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	91 km	0
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	65 km	1
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	84 km	3
May 7, 1961	EF4	54 km	0
May 22, 1952	EF4	53 km	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	49 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	66 km	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	90 km	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	92 km	0
Apr 26, 1984	EF3	98 km	0
Jun 19, 1981	EF3	56 km	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	75 km	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	35 km	2
May 4, 1977	EF3	58 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	2,089	88 km
2005	NR STEELE	1,652	55 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,097	82 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	33°F (1°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	44°F (7°C)	2.8 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	5.1 in
June	73°F (23°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
July	78°F (26°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.6 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
December	32°F (0°C)	1.7 in

Bucyrus has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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