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Dunlap, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Lyon County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
22
Population
88/sq mi density
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
238
Violent Crime/100K
1,764 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dunlap experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5763°N, 96.3676°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2 in |
Dunlap has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.8").