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Climax, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Greenwood County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
57
Population
475/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$33,807 per capita
55°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
549
Violent Crime/100K
2,279 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 9.1% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
549 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Climax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,039 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7192°N, 96.2240°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greenwood County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in |
Climax has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.9").