Somerset, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Miami County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

43 Population 98/sq mi density

55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

107 Violent Crime/100K 3,177 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

107 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Somerset experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.0°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	925 ft (282 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	98/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6049°N, 94.7794°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Miami County County
Nearest Airport	Lawrence Regional (LWC) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"

9% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.75"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	43.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.2 / 100
Community Resilience	80.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 4, 2015.

May 18, 2005	Missouri	M3.3	73 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	107 km
Mar 30, 2001	1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri	M3.1	147 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	56 km
Apr 4, 2015	3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri	M2.6	94 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

544 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 77 fatalities, 598 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 20, 1957	EF5	65 km	44
May 28, 2019	EF4	57 km	0
Feb 28, 2007	EF4	60 km	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	52 km	2
May 4, 2003	EF4	74 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF4	80 km	0
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	72 km	1
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	71 km	3
May 7, 1961	EF4	64 km	0
May 22, 1952	EF4	57 km	0
Mar 6, 2017	EF3	61 km	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	80 km	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	84 km	0
May 17, 1995	EF3	90 km	0
Jun 19, 1981	EF3	59 km	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	87 km	1
May 4, 1977	EF3	56 km	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	28 km	2
Jun 26, 1969	EF3	65 km	0
May 15, 1968	EF3	12 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	2,089	88 km
1991	UNNAMED	2,043	93 km
2005	NR STEELE	1,652	44 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,539	96 km
2009	KENNEDY CREEK EAST	1,207	97 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,097	74 km
2008	KENNEDY CREEK EAST	1,091	97 km
2006	GRAND	1,067	97 km
2019	EAST KENNEDY CREEK	1,004	97 km
1996	UNNAMED	624	99 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	45°F (7°C)	2.9 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.8 in
June	73°F (23°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in
September	69°F (20°C)	4.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.6 in
December	33°F (0°C)	1.7 in

Somerset has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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