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Weather & Climate in Burns, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burns experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°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 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,497 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,497 ft (456 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 879/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0897°N, 96.8877°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chase County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
711 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 19, 2020 | 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.5 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.2 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.1 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas | M4.1 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas | M4.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2015 | 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas | M3.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas | M3.8 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 2013 | 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas | M3.8 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Freeport, Kansas | M3.7 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.7 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas | M3.7 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Jun 10, 2017 | 6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas | M3.7 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Jan 25, 2015 | 4 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 142 km | 6 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 3 km NNW of Freeport, Kansas | M3.7 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Jun 22, 2020 | 6 km N of Nardin, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2015 | 3 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.7 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 10 km N of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.7 | 125 km | 6 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 6 km SSW of Bluff City, Kansas | M3.6 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Jul 17, 2014 | 8 km NE of Bluff City, Kansas | M3.6 | 134 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
647 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 52 fatalities, 789 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF5 | 86 km | 46.0 mi | 17 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 48 km | 22.0 mi | 1 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF4 | 97 km | 24.0 mi | 6 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF4 | 75 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1974 | EF4 | 69 km | 37.5 mi | 6 |
| Jun 23, 1969 | EF4 | 83 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1958 | EF4 | 29 km | 9.0 mi | 15 |
| Jun 8, 1950 | EF4 | 95 km | 17.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF3 | 58 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2018 | EF3 | 60 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2016 | EF3 | 92 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2016 | EF3 | 41 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2015 | EF3 | 97 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2015 | EF3 | 72 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 73 km | 13.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2011 | EF3 | 90 km | 10.1 mi | 1 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF3 | 91 km | 15.3 mi | 1 |
| Jun 12, 2004 | EF3 | 75 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF3 | 88 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1991 | EF3 | 82 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
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 | 44 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 60,976 | 46 km |
| 1998 | ANNUAL BUR | 60,039 | 51 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 26,655 | 26 km |
| 2000 | WEST SIDE MVD | 18,701 | 50 km |
| 2023 | WAGSTAFF | 16,111 | 99 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 15,512 | 98 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 15,100 | 26 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 14,832 | 50 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 14,661 | 70 km |
| 2018 | 18-85 | 14,632 | 85 km |
| 2016 | FERGUSON RANCH | 13,625 | 75 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 13,063 | 44 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 12,241 | 43 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 12,063 | 49 km |
| 2002 | WEST UNIT | 11,187 | 44 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 11,123 | 47 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 10,911 | 38 km |
| 2001 | TALLGRASS 01 | 10,737 | 47 km |
| 2016 | BURMAC | 10,668 | 68 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
Burns has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").