Weather & Climate in Barnard, KS

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

Barnard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.3 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 1,318 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,318 ft (402 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	382/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1892°N, 98.0443°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lincoln County County
Nearest Airport	Salina Regional (SLN) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"

24% below US avg

Snowfall 15.3"

Wettest Month (May) 3.86"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	13.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	52.3 / 100
Community Resilience	49.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

224 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jun 22, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M4.6	119 km	3 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	130 km	5 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	130 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	131 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.8	90 km	3 km
Sep 16, 2019	15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas	M3.8	137 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2017	5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.7	63 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2017	8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas	M3.7	61 km	5 km
May 6, 2021	5 km S of Formoso, Kansas	M3.6	60 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2017	6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.6	62 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	Kansas	M3.5	66 km	5 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	117 km	5 km
Oct 10, 2024	6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas	M3.5	99 km	10 km
May 15, 2025	5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas	M3.5	107 km	5 km
Mar 12, 2020	6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas	M3.5	100 km	5 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	120 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2025	10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas	M3.4	105 km	13 km
Mar 8, 2018	2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas	M3.4	127 km	11 km
Sep 18, 2023	Nebraska	M3.4	113 km	10 km
Apr 4, 2017	3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	65 km	15 km

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

Tornado History

687 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 244 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 2016	EF4	57 km	25.1 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF4	89 km	50.3 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	100 km	5.0 mi	1
May 7, 1993	EF4	52 km	25.5 mi	1
Jun 15, 1992	EF4	30 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF4	97 km	6.0 mi	0
May 20, 1957	EF4	34 km	44.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	56 km	61.9 mi	0
Jun 8, 1950	EF4	96 km	17.1 mi	1
May 1, 2018	EF3	31 km	15.8 mi	0
Oct 6, 2016	EF3	67 km	6.5 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	86 km	1.9 mi	0
May 28, 2013	EF3	34 km	2.3 mi	0
May 27, 2013	EF3	86 km	5.7 mi	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	58 km	16.5 mi	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	87 km	15.3 mi	1
May 29, 2008	EF3	39 km	18.9 mi	0
May 29, 2008	EF3	59 km	55.2 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	21 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	29 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	FOUR COUNTY	122,971	87 km
1988	UNNAMED	14,832	48 km
2022	NORTH BRANCH	10,926	88 km
1988	SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE	7,665	57 km
2016	TAMPA	4,993	95 km
1988	UNNAMED	4,113	56 km
2017	GORHAM	4,054	89 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,401	58 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,330	74 km
2009	ROSEBROOK	2,968	15 km
2024	AXELTON HILL ROAD	2,850	99 km
1989	UNNAMED	2,684	56 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,391	91 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,985	99 km
2017	2017-00000869	1,932	74 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,878	68 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,760	100 km
2024	CODELL RD	1,609	97 km
2009	CRAIG NALER	1,464	41 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,405	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (0°C)	0.8 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.2 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.8 in
July	80°F (26°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.1 in
September	69°F (20°C)	2.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.1 in
November	42°F (5°C)	1.2 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	0.8 in

Barnard has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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