Weather & Climate in Meriden, KS

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

Meriden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°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 36.5 inches. The area receives 17.1 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 978 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	55.8°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	978 ft (298 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	1,036/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1895°N, 95.5681°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jefferson County County
Nearest Airport	Philip Billard Municipal (TOP) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 17.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.31"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	19.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	87.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Sep 16, 2019	15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas	M3.8	129 km	5 km
Dec 17, 2009	2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska	M3.6	138 km	5 km
Mar 12, 2020	6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas	M3.5	137 km	5 km
Oct 10, 2024	6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas	M3.5	134 km	10 km
May 15, 2025	5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas	M3.5	132 km	5 km
Mar 24, 2020	8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas	M3.3	136 km	5 km
May 8, 2021	2 km E of Hope, Kansas	M3.2	140 km	5 km
May 8, 2021	4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas	M3.2	137 km	4 km
Jun 4, 2023	13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas	M3.2	139 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2019	11 km E of Marion, Kansas	M3.2	147 km	5 km
Mar 22, 2020	2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas	M3.1	143 km	5 km
May 7, 2021	4 km NE of Hope, Kansas	M3.1	137 km	5 km
Mar 23, 2007	5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas	M3.1	36 km	5 km
Jan 29, 2020	9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas	M3.1	147 km	5 km
May 13, 1999	6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas	M3.0	76 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	126 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2014	5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska	M2.9	132 km	5 km
Jan 29, 2020	11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas	M2.8	145 km	5 km
Jan 22, 2023	7 km SW of Woodbine, Kansas	M2.8	135 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2021	6 km NE of Hope, Kansas	M2.8	136 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

635 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,131 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966	EF5	43 km	21.1 mi	16
May 20, 1957	EF5	82 km	69.4 mi	44
May 28, 2019	EF4	43 km	29.1 mi	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF4	99 km	8.6 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF4	65 km	21.0 mi	2
May 4, 2003	EF4	94 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1966	EF4	34 km	19.9 mi	1
Aug 6, 1962	EF4	41 km	11.0 mi	0
May 7, 1961	EF4	55 km	26.2 mi	0
May 19, 1960	EF4	33 km	27.5 mi	1
May 19, 1960	EF4	66 km	20.6 mi	0
May 22, 1952	EF4	38 km	26.9 mi	0
Apr 30, 2024	EF3	78 km	2.2 mi	1
May 21, 2019	EF3	88 km	5.9 mi	0
Jun 3, 2014	EF3	96 km	6.3 mi	0
May 28, 2013	EF3	71 km	4.4 mi	0
May 21, 2011	EF3	85 km	10.1 mi	1
May 2, 2008	EF3	94 km	0.9 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	73 km	7.0 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	70 km	25.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BURLEY HILL (16,381 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	BURLEY HILL	16,381	95 km
2023	WAGSTAFF	16,111	74 km
1988	UNNAMED	15,512	70 km
2023	SMITH HILLS	8,445	76 km
2014	MOYER RANCH	6,641	96 km
2022	CARLSON	6,101	99 km
2005	OAKS	5,673	53 km
2017	WARREN ROAD	5,037	45 km
2022	ILLINOIS CREEK	5,008	75 km
2014	SHANNON CREEK	3,954	96 km
1995	UNNAMED	3,244	54 km
2004	KRAUSE	3,012	55 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,940	89 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,836	86 km
2020	BOURBONAIS CREEK	2,803	38 km
2021	345	2,430	38 km
2021	400 AND ROAD L	2,393	73 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,377	76 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,187	94 km
1988	UNNAMED	2,186	60 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (0°C)	1.0 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.1 in
May	64°F (18°C)	5.0 in
June	73°F (23°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
July	80°F (27°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.5 in
October	56°F (14°C)	3.1 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.1 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	1.3 in

Meriden has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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