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Severance, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Doniphan County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
46
Population
329/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
348
Violent Crime/100K
3,539 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Severance experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 21.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 947 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7668°N, 95.2492°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Doniphan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kansas City International (MCI) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in |
Severance has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.9").