Durham, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Marion County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
55
Population
324/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$32,685 per capita
$48,300
Home Value
$134,268 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,300 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Durham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,373 ft (418 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4845°N, 97.2269°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
Durham has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.9").