Opolis, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Crawford County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
12 Population 17/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Opolis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation920 ft (280 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates37.3483°N, 94.6244°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrawford County County
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (May) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.90"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.9 / 100
Community Resilience62.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 136 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 131 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 132 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 137 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 115 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 137 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

575 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 223 fatalities, 2,095 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 33 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 60 km 21
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 97 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 43 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 58 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 78 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 71 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 35 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 27 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 65 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 42 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 61 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 26 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 83 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 11 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 4 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,424 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 88 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 49 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 50 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 98 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 63 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 67 km
2010 NO TORCH 1,356 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 56 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,280 82 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 61 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 41 km
1992 UNNAMED 912 74 km
1992 UNNAMED 867 77 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 83 km
1992 UNNAMED 581 78 km
2012 WALNUT GROVE 540 94 km
1996 UNNAMED 515 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
May 65°F (19°C) 6.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in

Opolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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