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Weather & Climate in Eastshore, KS

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

Eastshore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°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 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,387 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,387 ft (423 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates38.3845°N, 97.0664°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.8 / 100
Community Resilience82.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

264 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 89 km 5 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 90 km 5 km
Jun 5, 2015 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas M4.1 145 km 2 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 92 km 5 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 149 km 5 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 30 km 5 km
May 4, 2017 3 km NNW of Freeport, Kansas M3.7 147 km 4 km
Aug 9, 2017 10 km N of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 148 km 6 km
Apr 8, 2018 7 km E of Freeport, Kansas M3.5 146 km 6 km
Mar 16, 2015 2 km WNW of Freeport, Kansas M3.5 149 km 9 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 76 km 5 km
Jan 19, 2015 2 km NW of Freeport, Kansas M3.5 148 km 5 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 44 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 40 km 5 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 113 km 2 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 112 km 2 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 75 km 5 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 38 km 5 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 55 km 5 km
Aug 31, 2017 7 km S of Cheney, Kansas M3.4 111 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: 33 fatalities, 572 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 41 km 22.0 mi 1
May 25, 2016 EF4 75 km 25.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 89 km 8.6 mi 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 53 km 6.0 mi 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 98 km 13.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 74 km 37.5 mi 6
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 96 km 8.7 mi 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 60 km 9.0 mi 15
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 76 km 17.1 mi 1
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 85 km 12.7 mi 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 92 km 9.2 mi 0
May 1, 2018 EF3 94 km 15.8 mi 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 56 km 6.5 mi 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 72 km 4.2 mi 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 84 km 5.3 mi 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 79 km 16.5 mi 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 92 km 2.3 mi 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 96 km 13.2 mi 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 94 km 10.1 mi 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 56 km 15.3 mi 1
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 64 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 82 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 45 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 46 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 42 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 79 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 84 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 40 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 58 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 90 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 98 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 78 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 58 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 64 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 64 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 66 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (24°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in

Eastshore has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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