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Luray, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Osborne County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
159
Population
482/sq mi density
$62,500
Median Income
$32,726 per capita
$67,500
Home Value
$97,733 Zillow
$244
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
448
Violent Crime/100K
1,388 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value, $244/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
448 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Luray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,590 ft (485 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 482/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1150°N, 98.6922°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Osborne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.1 / 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 | Very 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in |
Luray has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").