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Formoso, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Republic County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
81
Population
324/sq mi density
$37,500
Home Value
$150,467 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
389
Violent Crime/100K
1,116 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Formoso experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,527 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7785°N, 97.9929°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Republic County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in |
Formoso has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").