Radley, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Crawford County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
123 Population 164/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Radley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation977 ft (298 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates37.4849°N, 94.7620°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrawford County County
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (May) 6.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

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 M3.3 129 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 136 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 139 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 139 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 133 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 132 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

552 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 222 fatalities, 2,053 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 50 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 64 km 21
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 78 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 31 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 75 km 3
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 85 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 83 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 82 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 44 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 51 km 3
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 52 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 23 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 80 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 48 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 76 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 92 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 8 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 79 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 21 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 87 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 65 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 32 km
2015 VOLZ FIRE 1,662 93 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 83 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 43 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 82 km
2010 NO TORCH 1,356 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 62 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 42 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 57 km
1992 UNNAMED 912 93 km
1992 UNNAMED 867 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 82 km
1992 UNNAMED 581 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 515 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in
July 80°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in

Radley has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (1.8").

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