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Weather & Climate in Johnson City, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Johnson City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 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 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. 70% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 3,334 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,334 ft (1,016 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 581/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5704°N, 101.7448°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stanton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Aug 17, 2009 | 8 km E of Eads, Colorado | M3.9 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 2, 1998 | 21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado | M3.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado | M2.9 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2020 | 14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado | M2.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 2016 | 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado | M2.5 | 113 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
509 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 96 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 5, 1993 | EF4 | 65 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | EF3 | 66 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 94 km | 51.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 60 km | 28.0 mi | 2 |
| May 29, 2001 | EF3 | 97 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1999 | EF3 | 95 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1996 | EF3 | 88 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1996 | EF3 | 77 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1995 | EF3 | 82 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 84 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 77 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1972 | EF3 | 55 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1967 | EF3 | 78 km | 35.6 mi | 1 |
| Jun 6, 1951 | EF3 | 33 km | 44.8 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1951 | EF3 | 60 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 91 km | 19.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 96 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 2010 | EF2 | 94 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2005 | EF2 | 35 km | 13.2 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 2003 | EF2 | 80 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | BADGER HOLE | 49,146 | 34 km |
| 2011 | TUNNER | 17,774 | 48 km |
| 2018 | RABBIT 22 | 10,393 | 56 km |
| 2021 | COBB FIRE | 7,142 | 98 km |
| 2011 | HASKELL COUNTY | 6,736 | 63 km |
| 2006 | MOUNT CARMEL | 4,061 | 88 km |
| 2019 | C34 | 3,883 | 87 km |
| 2017 | BLACK MONDAY | 3,376 | 89 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,162 | 23 km |
| 2017 | 2017-117 | 3,103 | 73 km |
| 2006 | STEELER | 2,471 | 57 km |
| 2023 | MANVEL | 2,038 | 84 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,719 | 97 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,663 | 89 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,496 | 57 km |
| 1996 | SECOND STREET | 1,293 | 58 km |
| 2022 | MT CARMEL | 1,280 | 81 km |
| 2017 | ARKALON | 1,229 | 95 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,150 | 44 km |
| 2023 | ARMSTRONG | 1,128 | 47 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Johnson City has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.3").