Manchester, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ottawa County County
1.1
/5.0
F
Poor
77
Population
481/sq mi density
$12,500
Median Income
$19,544 per capita
58°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$12,500 median income, 20.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Manchester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0933°N, 97.3202°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ottawa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in |
Manchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 33°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.8").