Weather & Climate in Beaver, KS

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

Beaver experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,907 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.3°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,907 ft (581 m)
Area	6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6455°N, 98.6737°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Barton County County
Nearest Airport	Hays Regional (HYS) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"

26% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	60.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.4 / 100
Community Resilience	70.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

230 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	91 km	3 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	92 km	5 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	92 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	91 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	137 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2017	8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas	M3.7	131 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2017	5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.7	130 km	5 km
May 6, 2021	5 km S of Formoso, Kansas	M3.6	134 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2017	6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.6	130 km	5 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	91 km	5 km
May 15, 2025	5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas	M3.5	148 km	5 km
Mar 12, 2020	6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas	M3.5	142 km	5 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	88 km	5 km
Oct 10, 2024	6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas	M3.5	144 km	10 km
Aug 19, 2016	7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas	M3.5	142 km	2 km
Aug 9, 2021	Kansas	M3.5	122 km	5 km
Mar 20, 2022	9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas	M3.5	150 km	2 km
Jul 5, 2016	10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas	M3.5	150 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2025	9 km S of Hill City, Kansas	M3.5	123 km	11 km
May 21, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	132 km	16 km

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

Tornado History

774 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 245 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 2013	EF4	89 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF4	45 km	50.3 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	19 km	5.0 mi	1
May 7, 1993	EF4	31 km	25.5 mi	1
Jun 15, 1992	EF4	93 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF4	95 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 1991	EF4	93 km	13.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	98 km	61.9 mi	0
Jun 8, 1950	EF4	74 km	17.1 mi	1
May 4, 1950	EF4	79 km	34.3 mi	0
May 1, 2018	EF3	76 km	15.8 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	58 km	26.6 mi	0
Jul 13, 2015	EF3	78 km	5.3 mi	0
May 28, 2013	EF3	94 km	2.3 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	80 km	39.7 mi	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	87 km	16.5 mi	0
May 29, 2008	EF3	97 km	18.9 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	86 km	17.4 mi	1
Oct 16, 1998	EF3	84 km	26.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	95 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	58 km
1988	UNNAMED	14,832	61 km
2022	NESS/ELLIS COUNTY	14,699	79 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,987	78 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	76 km
1988	SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE	7,665	74 km
2017	HIGHLANDS	7,418	84 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,406	57 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,328	66 km
2018	RICE COUNTY	5,504	76 km
2011	JORDEN SPRINGS	5,488	63 km
1996	UNNAMED	4,972	79 km
1989	UNNAMED	4,558	63 km
2021	BOILING SPRINGS	4,299	59 km
1989	SLEEPER	4,269	53 km
1988	UNNAMED	4,113	74 km
2017	GORHAM	4,054	42 km
2010	BIG SALT MARSH	3,960	55 km
1991	ROAD 484	3,626	54 km
2010	UNNAMED	3,618	61 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	0.8 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.7 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	80°F (26°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.1 in
September	69°F (20°C)	2.4 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.9 in
November	42°F (6°C)	1.1 in
December	32°F (0°C)	0.8 in

Beaver has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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