St. Benedict, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Nemaha County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
59
Population
41/sq mi density
52°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Benedict experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,137 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8929°N, 96.1029°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nemaha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in |
St. Benedict has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").