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Weather & Climate in Aurora, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aurora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 81°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 31.7 inches. The area receives 17.6 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 1,500 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,500 ft (457 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4519°N, 97.5298°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cloud County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
165 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jul 17, 2022 | 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska | M3.8 | 81 km | 3 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas | M3.8 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas | M3.7 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.7 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.6 | 63 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2021 | 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas | M3.6 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas | M3.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas | M3.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas | M3.5 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | Kansas | M3.5 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.4 | 67 km | 15 km |
| May 21, 2017 | 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.4 | 62 km | 16 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas | M3.4 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska | M3.4 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas | M3.4 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Nebraska | M3.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas | M3.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2013 | 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas | M3.3 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2017 | 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.3 | 61 km | 13 km |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas | M3.3 | 40 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
653 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 329 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 25, 2016 | EF4 | 51 km | 25.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF4 | 79 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2004 | EF4 | 98 km | 54.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF4 | 59 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1957 | EF4 | 19 km | 44.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1955 | EF4 | 86 km | 61.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | EF3 | 94 km | 2.2 mi | 1 |
| May 1, 2018 | EF3 | 65 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2016 | EF3 | 75 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2015 | EF3 | 45 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2013 | EF3 | 49 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2013 | EF3 | 98 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF3 | 79 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF3 | 72 km | 15.3 mi | 1 |
| May 29, 2008 | EF3 | 48 km | 55.2 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2008 | EF3 | 68 km | 18.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF3 | 58 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF3 | 32 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 74 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF3 | 64 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BURLEY HILL (16,381 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | BURLEY HILL | 16,381 | 90 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 14,832 | 86 km |
| 2010 | RANGE 51 | 13,760 | 75 km |
| 2022 | NORTH BRANCH | 10,926 | 86 km |
| 2009 | MA-KILO | 8,935 | 64 km |
| 2024 | AXELTON-BURKLUND | 8,831 | 73 km |
| 2019 | 2019-3238A | 8,632 | 73 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 7,758 | 61 km |
| 1988 | SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE | 7,665 | 87 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 7,465 | 74 km |
| 2015 | IMPACT | 7,242 | 73 km |
| 2014 | MOYER RANCH | 6,641 | 89 km |
| 2022 | CARLSON | 6,101 | 76 km |
| 2013 | IMPACT COMPLEX | 5,233 | 73 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 5,159 | 63 km |
| 2012 | CALFEX COMPLEX | 5,122 | 64 km |
| 2016 | TAMPA | 4,993 | 97 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 4,425 | 74 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 4,113 | 86 km |
| 2014 | SHANNON CREEK | 3,954 | 81 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in |
Aurora has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 29°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").