Murdock, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
39
Population
170/sq mi density
56°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Murdock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,485 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6111°N, 97.9316°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sedgwick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 75.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0485 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.2 in |
Murdock has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.7").