Weather & Climate in Munjor, KS

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

Munjor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,947 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	55.6°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,947 ft (593 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density	50/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8089°N, 99.2675°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ellis County County
Nearest Airport	Hays Regional (HYS) 2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"

35% below US avg

Snowfall 12.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.54"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	32.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	78.0 / 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	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

161 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	47 km	3 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	143 km	5 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	142 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	141 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2017	8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas	M3.7	143 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2017	5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.7	141 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2017	6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.6	141 km	5 km
May 6, 2021	5 km S of Formoso, Kansas	M3.6	150 km	5 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	47 km	5 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	45 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	Kansas	M3.5	127 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2025	9 km S of Hill City, Kansas	M3.5	72 km	11 km
Apr 4, 2017	3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	141 km	15 km
Jun 25, 2025	10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas	M3.4	78 km	13 km
Aug 2, 2025	6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas	M3.4	150 km	5 km
May 21, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	143 km	16 km
Mar 8, 2018	2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas	M3.4	142 km	11 km
Apr 7, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.3	144 km	13 km
Jul 15, 1992	19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas	M3.3	25 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2021	11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas	M3.3	128 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

766 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 201 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 2013	EF4	76 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF4	99 km	50.3 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF4	90 km	11.4 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	55 km	5.0 mi	1
May 7, 1993	EF4	66 km	25.5 mi	1
May 10, 1985	EF4	69 km	33.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1951	EF4	58 km	0.8 mi	5
May 4, 1950	EF4	88 km	34.3 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	71 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	96 km	7.7 mi	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	92 km	11.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	58 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	64 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 2004	EF3	95 km	10.0 mi	0
Oct 16, 1998	EF3	32 km	26.0 mi	0
May 16, 1995	EF3	87 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 11, 1991	EF3	70 km	6.0 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF3	74 km	26.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1990	EF3	45 km	37.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF3	47 km	30.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	FOUR COUNTY	122,971	36 km
2022	NESS/ELLIS COUNTY	14,699	29 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	80 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	90 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,328	28 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	90 km
1996	UNNAMED	4,972	27 km
1989	SLEEPER	4,269	96 km
2017	GORHAM	4,054	26 km
2010	BIG SALT MARSH	3,960	97 km
1991	ROAD 484	3,626	96 km
1998	EAST BG SALT	3,521	96 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,330	49 km
1988	NORTH LAKE	3,075	91 km
2015	190TH	3,024	90 km
2000	SWITZER G	3,021	94 km
2004	H-RX-F HAMILTON ABC	2,741	96 km
1994	SYLVIA	2,729	99 km
1998	GATTON	2,320	99 km
2011	SALT CREEK	2,280	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.4 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (25°C)	2.8 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.2 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
November	42°F (5°C)	1.1 in
December	32°F (0°C)	0.6 in

Munjor has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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