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Wichita, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Sedgwick County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
396,488
Population
2,402/sq mi density
$63,072
Median Income
$35,958 per capita
$179,500
Home Value
$198,074 Zillow
$960
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
312 sunny days/yr
1,141
Violent Crime/100K
5,322 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,072 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,500 home value, $960/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,141 violent crimes/100K (200% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wichita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Area | 163.6 sq mi (423.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,402/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6906°N, 97.3458°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sedgwick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0485 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Wichita has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").