Weather & Climate in Americus, KS

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Americus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,158 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,158 ft (353 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density	1,062/sq mi
Coordinates	38.5064°N, 96.2613°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lyon County County
Nearest Airport	Topeka Regional (FOE) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 18.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	47.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	20.8 / 100
Community Resilience	66.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Sep 16, 2019	15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas	M3.8	43 km	5 km
May 15, 2025	5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas	M3.5	66 km	5 km
Oct 10, 2024	6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas	M3.5	73 km	10 km
Mar 12, 2020	6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas	M3.5	73 km	5 km
Mar 14, 2021	3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas	M3.5	123 km	5 km
Mar 14, 2021	5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas	M3.5	121 km	5 km
Mar 14, 2021	3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas	M3.4	123 km	5 km
Aug 2, 2025	6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas	M3.4	114 km	5 km
Mar 24, 2020	8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas	M3.3	74 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2023	6 km N of Bennington, Kansas	M3.3	132 km	5 km
Aug 3, 2025	7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas	M3.3	112 km	5 km
Aug 4, 2025	5 km E of Assaria, Kansas	M3.3	113 km	10 km
Mar 15, 2021	4 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas	M3.2	122 km	5 km
May 8, 2021	2 km E of Hope, Kansas	M3.2	71 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2023	13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas	M3.2	51 km	5 km
Jul 30, 2019	5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas	M3.2	107 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2019	11 km E of Marion, Kansas	M3.2	57 km	5 km
May 8, 2021	4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas	M3.2	70 km	4 km
Jul 4, 2020	5 km W of Kipp, Kansas	M3.1	114 km	5 km
Jul 30, 2019	2 km ENE of New Cambria, Kansas	M3.1	114 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 110 fatalities, 1,206 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966	EF5	55 km	21.1 mi	16
May 20, 1957	EF5	67 km	69.4 mi	44
May 28, 2019	EF4	86 km	29.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF4	80 km	8.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	10 km	37.5 mi	6
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	94 km	19.4 mi	3
May 19, 1960	EF4	72 km	20.6 mi	0
May 19, 1960	EF4	80 km	27.5 mi	1
Jun 10, 1958	EF4	99 km	9.0 mi	15
Apr 30, 2024	EF3	100 km	2.2 mi	1
Jun 26, 2018	EF3	77 km	9.2 mi	0
Jul 7, 2016	EF3	63 km	4.2 mi	0
May 21, 2011	EF3	22 km	10.1 mi	1
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	85 km	15.3 mi	1
May 8, 2003	EF3	45 km	25.0 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	83 km	23.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF3	86 km	15.0 mi	0
Aug 17, 1985	EF3	35 km	2.0 mi	0
May 6, 1983	EF3	55 km	19.0 mi	1
May 31, 1978	EF3	91 km	37.0 mi	3

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	RD 80	63,061	40 km
2014	UNNAMED	60,976	84 km
1998	ANNUAL BUR	60,039	26 km
2002	UNNAMED	26,655	48 km
2000	WEST SIDE MVD	18,701	30 km
2016	BURLEY HILL	16,381	66 km
2023	WAGSTAFF	16,111	38 km
1988	UNNAMED	15,512	31 km
2016	UNNAMED	15,100	45 km
1996	UNNAMED	14,832	23 km
1996	UNNAMED	14,661	66 km
2018	18-85	14,632	91 km
2010	RANGE 51	13,760	85 km
1991	UNNAMED	13,063	75 km
1989	UNNAMED	12,241	77 km
1991	UNNAMED	12,063	24 km
2002	WEST UNIT	11,187	41 km
1992	UNNAMED	11,123	36 km
1996	UNNAMED	10,911	57 km
2001	TALLGRASS 01	10,737	30 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (1°C)	0.9 in
March	44°F (7°C)	2.5 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.8 in
June	73°F (23°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
July	78°F (25°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.6 in
September	69°F (21°C)	4.2 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
December	33°F (0°C)	1.3 in

Americus has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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