Gaylord, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Smith County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
85
Population
327/sq mi density
$52,700
Home Value
$98,770 Zillow
$242
Median Rent
18.4% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Gaylord experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,595 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 327/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6463°N, 98.8473°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Smith County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in |
Gaylord has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").