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Weather & Climate in Beaumont, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beaumont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 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 38.7 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,595 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,595 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6560°N, 96.5318°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1,433 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 3, 2016 | 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma | M5.8 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.2 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas | M4.1 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas | M4.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Sep 6, 2016 | 6 km N of Wakita, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Sep 20, 2016 | 6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 2016 | 13 km NNW of Pawnee, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Sep 8, 2014 | 1 km NE of Medford, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jan 19, 2015 | 2 km ENE of Medford, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2015 | 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas | M3.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2015 | 9 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 2013 | 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas | M3.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas | M3.8 | 94 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
621 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 48 fatalities, 764 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF5 | 86 km | 46.0 mi | 17 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 96 km | 22.0 mi | 1 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF4 | 85 km | 24.0 mi | 6 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF4 | 85 km | 25.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 8, 1974 | EF4 | 89 km | 37.5 mi | 6 |
| Jun 23, 1969 | EF4 | 98 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1958 | EF4 | 48 km | 9.0 mi | 15 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF3 | 58 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2018 | EF3 | 26 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2016 | EF3 | 35 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 73 km | 13.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2004 | EF3 | 65 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2004 | EF3 | 99 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF3 | 54 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2000 | EF3 | 99 km | 34.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1991 | EF3 | 83 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 23 km | 14.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 41 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1991 | EF3 | 49 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 93 km | 6.0 mi | 1 |
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 | 58 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 60,976 | 15 km |
| 1998 | ANNUAL BUR | 60,039 | 90 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 32,901 | 97 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 26,655 | 58 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 20,760 | 52 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 20,347 | 77 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 19,648 | 90 km |
| 2018 | WEST 60 | 18,715 | 97 km |
| 2000 | WEST SIDE MVD | 18,701 | 92 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 17,075 | 100 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 15,100 | 65 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 14,832 | 76 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 14,661 | 47 km |
| 2018 | 18-85 | 14,632 | 43 km |
| 2016 | FERGUSON RANCH | 13,625 | 19 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 13,265 | 50 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 13,063 | 23 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 12,241 | 21 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 12,063 | 75 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.3 in |
Beaumont has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.9").