Urbana, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Neosho County County

18 Population 11/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature
Urbana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates37.5580°N, 95.3999°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNeosho County County
Nearest AirportMiami Regional (MIO)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (May) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %67.5%
Unhealthy Days3

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0482 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)-0.11 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
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: M3.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 25, 2024.

Jul 24, 2001 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas M3.0 142 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 132 km
Sep 25, 2024 6 km NE of Cedar Point, Kansas M2.7 147 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 119 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

537 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 250 fatalities, 2,124 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 91 km 158
May 20, 1957 EF5 100 km 44
May 10, 2008 EF4 66 km 21
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 69 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 31 km 4
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 63 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 80 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 96 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 16 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 55 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 66 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 78 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 40 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (51,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 52 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 93 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 87 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 75 km
2018 18-85 14,632 59 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 55 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,678 62 km
2015 UNNAMED 7,331 93 km
2004 UNNAMED 6,373 67 km
1996 UNNAMED 5,691 81 km
2002 HULAH2 5,421 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,220 92 km
2022 18 VALLEY 5,181 76 km
2020 HAMLITON 4,729 84 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,671 82 km
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 68 km
2023 HICKEY 3,728 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 5.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in

Urbana has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.2").

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