Weather & Climate in Burdett, KS

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

Burdett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.2 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 2,119 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.6°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,119 ft (646 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	1,204/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1935°N, 99.5265°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pawnee County County
Nearest Airport	Dodge City Regional (DDC) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 21.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	31.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	34.0 / 100
Community Resilience	86.4 / 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 Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

121 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	114 km	3 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	137 km	5 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	136 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	135 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	99 km	5 km
Jul 5, 2016	10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas	M3.5	150 km	5 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	113 km	5 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	114 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2025	9 km S of Hill City, Kansas	M3.5	124 km	11 km
Mar 8, 2018	2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas	M3.4	138 km	11 km
Sep 18, 2015	11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.4	94 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2016	10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas	M3.4	149 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2025	10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas	M3.4	149 km	13 km
Jul 15, 1992	19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas	M3.3	63 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.3	97 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	91 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2016	10 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	94 km	5 km
May 24, 2023	12 km S of Alton, Kansas	M3.2	139 km	7 km
Apr 14, 2018	4 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M3.2	136 km	5 km
Sep 19, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.2	91 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

846 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 265 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	93 km	28.8 mi	11
May 18, 2013	EF4	8 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	74 km	5.0 mi	1
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	52 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	91 km	72.2 mi	0
Jun 27, 1951	EF4	98 km	0.8 mi	5
May 4, 1950	EF4	40 km	34.3 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	44 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	59 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	94 km	14.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	56 km	11.0 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	43 km	8.3 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	45 km	7.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	66 km	48.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	62 km	39.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	65 km	18.2 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	56 km	9.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	97 km	20.9 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	60 km	17.4 mi	1
May 4, 2007	EF3	67 km	23.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (16,448 acres, 1994).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	98 km
2022	NESS/ELLIS COUNTY	14,699	57 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	33 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	29 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,406	99 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,328	99 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	86 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	19 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	71 km
1996	UNNAMED	4,972	62 km
2021	BOILING SPRINGS	4,299	89 km
1989	SLEEPER	4,269	90 km
2017	GORHAM	4,054	93 km
2006	HODGEMAN WEST	4,051	55 km
2010	BIG SALT MARSH	3,960	88 km
1991	ROAD 484	3,626	89 km
2010	UNNAMED	3,618	89 km
1994	UNNAMED	3,613	86 km
1998	EAST BG SALT	3,521	89 km
1997	UNNAMED	3,519	88 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (1°C)	0.6 in
March	44°F (6°C)	1.7 in
April	53°F (12°C)	1.8 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	80°F (26°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	2.6 in
September	69°F (21°C)	1.9 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.5 in
November	42°F (5°C)	1.0 in
December	33°F (1°C)	0.6 in

Burdett has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 31°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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