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Syracuse, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Hamilton County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,706
Population
416/sq mi density
$54,615
Median Income
$27,999 per capita
$124,400
Home Value
$144,256 Zillow
$773
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
238
Violent Crime/100K
1,476 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,615 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,400 home value, $773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Syracuse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,269 ft (996 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9536°N, 101.7968°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hamilton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in |
Syracuse has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.4").