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Weather & Climate in Colony, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colony 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 293 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,107 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,107 ft (337 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 646/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0728°N, 95.3622°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Anderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Topeka Regional (FOE) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Sep 16, 2019 | 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas | M3.8 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 11 km E of Marion, Kansas | M3.2 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas | M3.2 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas | M3.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas | M3.0 | 150 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas | M3.0 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2020 | 4 km SE of Marion, Kansas | M2.8 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas | M2.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 6 km NE of Cedar Point, Kansas | M2.7 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas | M2.6 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2023 | 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas | M2.6 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 9 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas | M2.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 7 km ESE of Marion, Kansas | M2.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2023 | 14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas | M2.5 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 15 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas | M2.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 15 km WNW of Elmdale, Kansas | M2.5 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 13 km E of Lincolnville, Kansas | M2.5 | 135 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2023 | 12 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas | M2.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
489 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 86 fatalities, 638 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 20, 1957 | EF5 | 44 km | 69.4 mi | 44 |
| May 28, 2019 | EF4 | 85 km | 29.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | EF4 | 24 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 76 km | 33.0 mi | 4 |
| Jun 8, 1974 | EF4 | 84 km | 37.5 mi | 6 |
| Apr 12, 1964 | EF4 | 8 km | 19.4 mi | 3 |
| Jun 26, 2018 | EF3 | 88 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2016 | EF3 | 96 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2011 | EF3 | 74 km | 10.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 21, 2005 | EF3 | 73 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF3 | 66 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF3 | 60 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 93 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| Apr 19, 2000 | EF3 | 96 km | 34.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1995 | EF3 | 83 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 73 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1983 | EF3 | 92 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 78 km | 70.0 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 81 km | 31.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 81 km | 29.8 mi | 2 |
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 | 91 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 20,760 | 86 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 14,832 | 96 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 14,661 | 68 km |
| 2018 | 18-85 | 14,632 | 72 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 13,265 | 89 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 12,063 | 95 km |
| 2002 | WEST UNIT | 11,187 | 91 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 11,123 | 90 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 10,911 | 97 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 9,081 | 100 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 8,678 | 72 km |
| 2018 | 190 AND YY RD | 7,919 | 97 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 6,531 | 95 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 5,094 | 91 km |
| 2020 | HAMLITON | 4,729 | 76 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 3,676 | 100 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 2,437 | 91 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,068 | 96 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,043 | 58 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in |
Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.2").