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Sycamore, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Montgomery County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
43 Population 22/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 2,120 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sycamore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation835 ft (255 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates37.3186°N, 95.7155°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportMiami Regional (MIO)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 7.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.6 / 100
Community Resilience51.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

257 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 26, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 147 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 148 km
Jun 8, 2016 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.9 143 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km N of Maramec, Oklahoma M3.7 142 km
Oct 4, 2016 15 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.7 147 km
Sep 3, 2016 13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.6 146 km
Apr 4, 2018 12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma M3.6 140 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 141 km
Jan 31, 2016 1 km NW of Skedee, Oklahoma M3.5 137 km
Oct 9, 2016 11 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.5 145 km
Apr 5, 2018 12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma M3.5 140 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 141 km
Mar 15, 2017 10 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.5 146 km
Jan 2, 2017 13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.5 146 km
Apr 24, 2018 12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma M3.4 140 km
Feb 6, 2017 12 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.4 145 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 141 km
Jan 2, 2017 9 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.4 146 km
Sep 3, 2016 11 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.4 144 km
Oct 6, 2016 13 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M3.4 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

548 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 754 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 10, 2008 EF4 62 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 56 km 4
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 96 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 67 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 90 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 34 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 57 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 73 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 65 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 42 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 84 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (60,976 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 54 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 69 km
2021 CANDY CREEK 23,167 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 29 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 71 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 55 km
2018 WEST 60 18,715 90 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 54 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 62 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 79 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 62 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 76 km
2018 18-85 14,632 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 14,119 96 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 31 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 90 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in

Sycamore has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.4").

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