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Weather & Climate in Neodesha, KS

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

Neodesha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 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 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 816 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation816 ft (249 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density1,639/sq mi
Coordinates37.4242°N, 95.6846°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilson County County
Nearest AirportMiami Regional (MIO)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.6 / 100
Community Resilience48.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively 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

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Apr 4, 2018 12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma M3.6 150 km 5 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 140 km 5 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 140 km 5 km
Apr 5, 2018 12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma M3.5 150 km 5 km
Jan 31, 2016 1 km NW of Skedee, Oklahoma M3.5 147 km 7 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.4 141 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2018 12 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma M3.4 150 km 5 km
Mar 15, 2021 4 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.2 140 km 5 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 150 km 5 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 148 km 5 km
Mar 15, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.1 141 km 5 km
Mar 14, 2021 1 km N of Eastborough, Kansas M3.0 143 km 5 km
Jul 24, 2001 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas M3.0 120 km 5 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 119 km 5 km
Sep 9, 2016 7 km NNE of Rose Hill, Kansas M2.8 127 km 3 km
Apr 3, 2018 13 km WSW of Ralston, Oklahoma M2.8 150 km 4 km
Jul 15, 2015 5 km WNW of Skedee, Oklahoma M2.8 149 km 5 km
Jun 10, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M2.8 139 km 5 km
Aug 10, 2016 7 km NNE of Rose Hill, Kansas M2.7 127 km 5 km
Apr 19, 2017 8 km W of Belle Plaine, Kansas M2.7 150 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

524 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 715 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 10, 2008 EF4 68 km 75.5 mi 21
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 94 km 28.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 52 km 33.0 mi 4
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 84 km 19.4 mi 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 75 km 20.4 mi 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 97 km 41.8 mi 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 70 km 9.2 mi 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 90 km 4.2 mi 0
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 30 km 5.0 mi 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 48 km 23.0 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 75 km 25.0 mi 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 26 km 34.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 65 km 14.0 mi 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 50 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 96 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 87 km 7.0 mi 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 79 km 70.0 mi 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 92 km 9.0 mi 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 50 km 30.0 mi 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 47 km 6.0 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (60,976 acres, 2014).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 51,112 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 36,112 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 32,901 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 27 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 81 km
2004 UNNAMED 19,648 66 km
2015 WOLF CREEK 18,077 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 17,075 74 km
2023 HWY 123 14,980 91 km
2016 BAR-DEW LAKE 14,806 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 67 km
2018 18-85 14,632 45 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 74 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 30 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 85 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 95 km
2021 HUGHES 10,477 92 km
2015 Z BAR 7 10,170 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in

Neodesha has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.3").

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