Weather & Climate in Edmond, KS

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

Edmond experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.8 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 2,134 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.0°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,134 ft (650 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	194/sq mi
Coordinates	39.6271°N, 99.8199°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Norton County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 21.8"

Wettest Month (May) 3.70"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	19.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	56.0 / 100
Community Resilience	47.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

133 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	57 km	3 km
Jul 17, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.8	147 km	3 km
Jun 12, 2017	8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas	M3.7	146 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2017	5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.7	142 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2017	6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.6	143 km	5 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	60 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2025	9 km S of Hill City, Kansas	M3.5	39 km	11 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	57 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	Kansas	M3.5	123 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2025	10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas	M3.4	56 km	13 km
Apr 4, 2017	3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	140 km	15 km
Sep 18, 2023	Nebraska	M3.4	141 km	10 km
May 21, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	145 km	16 km
Jul 26, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.4	147 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1992	19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas	M3.3	99 km	5 km
Nov 13, 2001	Kansas	M3.3	53 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2016	10 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	69 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2021	11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas	M3.3	124 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.3	145 km	13 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	72 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

586 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 138 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 23, 2008	EF4	87 km	11.4 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF4	43 km	33.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF4	59 km	56.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1951	EF4	67 km	0.8 mi	5
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	16 km	11.9 mi	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	32 km	8.4 mi	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	13 km	3.9 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	88 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1999	EF3	23 km	10.0 mi	0
Oct 16, 1998	EF3	99 km	26.0 mi	0
Apr 11, 1991	EF3	41 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF3	79 km	10.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF3	56 km	30.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1975	EF3	95 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 14, 1970	EF3	62 km	17.2 mi	0
Jun 24, 1969	EF3	61 km	47.0 mi	0
May 4, 1965	EF3	74 km	5.2 mi	0
Jun 15, 1957	EF3	78 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1957	EF3	65 km	14.3 mi	0
Oct 29, 1956	EF3	61 km	65.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	FOUR COUNTY	122,971	91 km
2022	ROAD 702	45,166	67 km
2022	ROAD 739	32,997	87 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,328	81 km
2008	GOVE EAST	1,849	96 km
2017	FELLHOELTER	1,664	45 km
2024	CODELL RD	1,609	90 km
2021	NORTH LAKE	1,530	90 km
2010	H-RX-F KIR NON NFP	1,435	56 km
2022	KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX	1,367	55 km
2020	PRAIRIE DOG	1,257	27 km
2016	KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS	1,123	52 km
2011	W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR	1,083	52 km
2023	NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON	1,061	96 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,057	65 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,029	36 km
2008	H RX F BOTTOMS	1,009	56 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,009	53 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	32°F (0°C)	0.6 in
March	41°F (5°C)	1.5 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.0 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	3.2 in
July	78°F (25°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	2.7 in
September	67°F (19°C)	2.0 in
October	55°F (13°C)	1.3 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.7 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	0.5 in

Edmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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