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Dwight, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Morris County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
194
Population
539/sq mi density
$56,750
Median Income
$42,946 per capita
$78,300
Home Value
$166,120 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
238
Violent Crime/100K
1,764 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dwight enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,500 ft (457 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 539/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8452°N, 96.5922°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Morris County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in |
Dwight has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").