Mahaska, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Republic County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
40
Population
182/sq mi density
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mahaska experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,600 ft (488 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9873°N, 97.3536°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Republic County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in |
Mahaska has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").