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Harris, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Anderson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
11 Population 31/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
457 Violent Crime/100K 2,194 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
457 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Harris experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,000 ft (305 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates38.3208°N, 95.4475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAnderson County County
Nearest AirportTopeka Regional (FOE)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.4 / 100
Community Resilience46.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.5 on May 15, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 115 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 140 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 146 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 146 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 148 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 130 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 125 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 122 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 144 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 145 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 150 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 145 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 127 km
Jan 29, 2020 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas M3.1 129 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 108 km
Jan 29, 2020 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas M2.8 126 km
Jan 22, 2023 7 km SW of Woodbine, Kansas M2.8 145 km
Apr 10, 2020 4 km SE of Marion, Kansas M2.8 133 km
Feb 8, 2021 6 km NE of Hope, Kansas M2.8 145 km
Jun 5, 2020 8 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M2.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

540 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,135 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 78 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 15 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 58 km 0
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 37 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 99 km 2
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 68 km 6
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 26 km 3
May 22, 1952 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 53 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 73 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 99 km 0
May 6, 1983 EF3 74 km 1
Jun 19, 1981 EF3 74 km 1
May 4, 1977 EF3 54 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 79 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 84 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 98 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 95 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 84 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 74 km
2018 18-85 14,632 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 83 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 85 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 82 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 95 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,081 88 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 85 km
2018 190 AND YY RD 7,919 84 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 97 km
2005 TALLGRASS 2005 7,510 100 km
2019 19 EAST TRAPS TWO SECTION NORTH 6,804 94 km
2003 TAPR 03 6,548 100 km
2022 UNNAMED 6,531 88 km
2002 TALLGRASS 02 6,311 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in

Harris has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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