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Weather & Climate in Bremen, KS

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

Bremen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°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 33.6 inches. The area receives 15.8 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 1,333 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,333 ft (406 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates39.8978°N, 96.7955°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportManhattan Regional (MHK)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.3 / 100
Community Resilience90.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 117 km 3 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 114 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 119 km 5 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 104 km 5 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 97 km 5 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 118 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 131 km 5 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 137 km 5 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 126 km 10 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 132 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 134 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 120 km 15 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 116 km 16 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 147 km 5 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 117 km 5 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 134 km 10 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 136 km 5 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 115 km 13 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 100 km 5 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 148 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

633 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 276 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 86 km 8.6 mi 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 65 km 54.0 mi 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 97 km 11.0 mi 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 92 km 20.6 mi 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 99 km 44.6 mi 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 64 km 2.2 mi 1
May 21, 2019 EF3 74 km 5.9 mi 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 64 km 1.9 mi 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 64 km 6.3 mi 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 63 km 4.4 mi 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 51 km 9.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 79 km 21.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 98 km 14.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 85 km 14.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 14 km 24.0 mi 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 72 km 13.0 mi 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 88 km 25.0 mi 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 95 km 13.0 mi 0
May 31, 1978 EF3 73 km 37.0 mi 3
Apr 20, 1974 EF3 99 km 41.6 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 99 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 81 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 73 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 46 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 79 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 95 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 79 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 79 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 98 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 46 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 82 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 79 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 73 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 81 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 45 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,595 76 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,244 79 km
2017 KILO 3,242 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in

Bremen has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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