Weather & Climate in Beloit, KS

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

Beloit 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 15.6 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 1,460 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	54.3°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,460 ft (445 m)
Area	4.0 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density	801/sq mi
Coordinates	39.4647°N, 98.1083°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Mitchell County County
Nearest Airport	Salina Regional (SLN) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"

23% below US avg

Snowfall 15.6"

Wettest Month (May) 3.98"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	29.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	31.2 / 100
Community Resilience	71.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

192 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	117 km	3 km
Jul 17, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.8	59 km	3 km
Jun 12, 2017	8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas	M3.7	30 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2017	5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.7	32 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2017	6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.6	31 km	5 km
May 6, 2021	5 km S of Formoso, Kansas	M3.6	31 km	5 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	117 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2025	9 km S of Hill City, Kansas	M3.5	150 km	11 km
May 15, 2025	5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas	M3.5	129 km	5 km
Oct 10, 2024	6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas	M3.5	121 km	10 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	115 km	5 km
Mar 12, 2020	6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas	M3.5	123 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	Kansas	M3.5	37 km	5 km
May 21, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	32 km	16 km
Aug 2, 2025	6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas	M3.4	97 km	5 km
Jul 26, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.4	58 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2025	10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas	M3.4	93 km	13 km
Sep 18, 2023	Nebraska	M3.4	82 km	10 km
Apr 4, 2017	3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	34 km	15 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	136 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

688 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 253 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 2016	EF4	78 km	25.1 mi	0
May 7, 1993	EF4	72 km	25.5 mi	1
Jun 15, 1992	EF4	11 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 13, 1990	EF4	74 km	131.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF4	94 km	56.0 mi	0
May 20, 1957	EF4	34 km	44.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	37 km	61.9 mi	0
May 1, 2018	EF3	62 km	15.8 mi	0
Oct 6, 2016	EF3	94 km	6.5 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	65 km	1.9 mi	0
May 28, 2013	EF3	59 km	2.3 mi	0
May 27, 2013	EF3	57 km	5.7 mi	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	88 km	16.5 mi	0
May 29, 2008	EF3	31 km	55.2 mi	0
May 29, 2008	EF3	18 km	18.9 mi	0
May 7, 1993	EF3	94 km	75.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	32 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	9 km	2.0 mi	0
Mar 13, 1990	EF3	75 km	13.0 mi	0
Sep 18, 1986	EF3	53 km	7.0 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	91 km
1988	UNNAMED	14,832	79 km
2022	NORTH BRANCH	10,926	57 km
1988	SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE	7,665	88 km
1988	UNNAMED	4,113	87 km
2017	GORHAM	4,054	98 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,401	88 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,330	94 km
2009	ROSEBROOK	2,968	46 km
1989	UNNAMED	2,684	87 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,878	99 km
2009	CRAIG NALER	1,464	54 km
2010	H-RX-F KIR NON NFP	1,435	94 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,394	59 km
2022	KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX	1,367	94 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,255	85 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,134	76 km
2016	KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS	1,123	98 km
2011	W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR	1,083	98 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,057	87 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	32°F (0°C)	0.7 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.3 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	4.0 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.1 in
September	69°F (20°C)	2.9 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.0 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.1 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	0.8 in

Beloit has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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