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Dighton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Lane County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
703
Population
808/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$43,327 per capita
$138,200
Home Value
$102,558 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
384
Violent Crime/100K
845 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dighton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. The area receives 22.4 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 | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,769 ft (844 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 808/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4810°N, 100.4664°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Garden City Regional (GCK) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in |
Dighton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.5").