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Weather & Climate in De Soto, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
De Soto 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 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 852 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 852 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 408/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9723°N, 94.9511°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Johnson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrence Regional (LWC) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas | M3.1 | 64 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas | M3.0 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 125 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
619 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 95 fatalities, 1,205 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1966 | EF5 | 84 km | 21.1 mi | 16 |
| May 20, 1957 | EF5 | 75 km | 69.4 mi | 44 |
| May 28, 2019 | EF4 | 39 km | 29.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | EF4 | 95 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 15 km | 21.0 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 50 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF4 | 91 km | 48.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF4 | 63 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1966 | EF4 | 30 km | 19.9 mi | 1 |
| Apr 12, 1964 | EF4 | 100 km | 19.4 mi | 3 |
| Aug 6, 1962 | EF4 | 94 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1961 | EF4 | 22 km | 26.2 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1960 | EF4 | 89 km | 27.5 mi | 1 |
| May 22, 1952 | EF4 | 23 km | 26.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF3 | 62 km | 17.7 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2008 | EF3 | 53 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2004 | EF3 | 62 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF3 | 82 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1984 | EF3 | 63 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1983 | EF3 | 80 km | 19.0 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WARREN ROAD (5,037 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | WARREN ROAD | 5,037 | 99 km |
| 2020 | BOURBONAIS CREEK | 2,803 | 95 km |
| 2021 | 345 | 2,430 | 90 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 2,010 | 99 km |
| 2021 | 4 DELTA 21 | 1,708 | 95 km |
| 2005 | NR STEELE | 1,652 | 87 km |
| 2011 | 182 | 1,575 | 98 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,575 | 90 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,408 | 96 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,097 | 73 km |
| 2021 | CRAWFORD | 1,015 | 84 km |
| 2018 | FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN | 1,009 | 91 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in |
De Soto has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.2").