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Weather & Climate in Marquette, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marquette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,392 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,392 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,327/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5558°N, 97.8344°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McPherson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
345 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 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.2 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas | M4.1 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.1 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas | M3.8 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.7 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2017 | 6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas | M3.7 | 148 km | 4 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 3 km NNW of Freeport, Kansas | M3.7 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas | M3.7 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas | M3.7 | 134 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2021 | 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas | M3.6 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.6 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2017 | 6 km SE of Harper, Kansas | M3.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 9 km SE of Harper, Kansas | M3.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2015 | 2 km WNW of Freeport, Kansas | M3.5 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Jan 19, 2015 | 2 km NW of Freeport, Kansas | M3.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2015 | 4 km S of Harper, Kansas | M3.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas | M3.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2016 | 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas | M3.5 | 110 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
724 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 328 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 57 km | 22.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 89 km | 48.0 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 2016 | EF4 | 60 km | 25.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF4 | 40 km | 50.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2001 | EF4 | 83 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| May 7, 1993 | EF4 | 71 km | 25.5 mi | 1 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF4 | 25 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1991 | EF4 | 68 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1957 | EF4 | 92 km | 44.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1950 | EF4 | 27 km | 17.1 mi | 1 |
| May 1, 2018 | EF3 | 43 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2016 | EF3 | 40 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2015 | EF3 | 43 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2015 | EF3 | 81 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2013 | EF3 | 55 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF3 | 25 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF3 | 73 km | 15.3 mi | 1 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF3 | 81 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1990 | EF3 | 31 km | 60.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1990 | EF3 | 63 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,832 acres, 1988).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 14,832 | 26 km |
| 2016 | BURMAC | 10,668 | 54 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,987 | 39 km |
| 1988 | SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE | 7,665 | 17 km |
| 2017 | HIGHLANDS | 7,418 | 42 km |
| 2022 | COTTONWOOD COMPLEX | 6,487 | 56 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 6,406 | 65 km |
| 2006 | TWELTH STREET | 6,282 | 55 km |
| 2018 | RICE COUNTY | 5,504 | 35 km |
| 2011 | JORDEN SPRINGS | 5,488 | 67 km |
| 2016 | TAMPA | 4,993 | 53 km |
| 2020 | WHEAT STATE | 4,847 | 56 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 4,558 | 66 km |
| 2021 | BOILING SPRINGS | 4,299 | 77 km |
| 1989 | SLEEPER | 4,269 | 71 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 4,113 | 17 km |
| 2010 | BIG SALT MARSH | 3,960 | 74 km |
| 1991 | ROAD 484 | 3,626 | 73 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 3,618 | 77 km |
| 1998 | EAST BG SALT | 3,521 | 73 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in |
Marquette has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").