Weather & Climate in Paradise, KS

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

Paradise experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.6 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 1,698 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.2°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,698 ft (518 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	140/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1145°N, 98.9184°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Osborne County County
Nearest Airport	Hays Regional (HYS) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"

25% below US avg

Snowfall 17.6"

Wettest Month (May) 3.58"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	21.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	51.1 / 100
Community Resilience	62.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

202 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	45 km	3 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	146 km	5 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	146 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	146 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.8	117 km	3 km
Jun 12, 2017	5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.7	95 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2017	8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas	M3.7	98 km	5 km
May 6, 2021	5 km S of Formoso, Kansas	M3.6	105 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2017	6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.6	95 km	5 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	43 km	5 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	46 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	Kansas	M3.5	81 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2025	9 km S of Hill City, Kansas	M3.5	81 km	11 km
Sep 18, 2023	Nebraska	M3.4	129 km	10 km
Aug 2, 2025	6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas	M3.4	127 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2025	10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas	M3.4	50 km	13 km
May 21, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	98 km	16 km
Mar 8, 2018	2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas	M3.4	145 km	11 km
Jul 26, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.4	116 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2017	3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	95 km	15 km

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

Tornado History

702 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 205 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 14, 2012	EF4	97 km	50.3 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	69 km	5.0 mi	1
May 7, 1993	EF4	42 km	25.5 mi	1
Jun 15, 1992	EF4	69 km	3.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF4	54 km	33.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF4	71 km	56.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	56 km	61.9 mi	0
Jun 27, 1951	EF4	84 km	0.8 mi	5
May 1, 2018	EF3	92 km	15.8 mi	0
May 27, 2013	EF3	89 km	5.7 mi	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	92 km	11.9 mi	0
May 29, 2008	EF3	65 km	18.9 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	98 km	6.0 mi	0
Oct 16, 1998	EF3	74 km	26.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	96 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	71 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 11, 1991	EF3	56 km	6.0 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF3	81 km	26.0 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF3	94 km	60.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1990	EF3	89 km	37.0 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	11 km
1988	UNNAMED	14,832	90 km
2022	NESS/ELLIS COUNTY	14,699	73 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,328	28 km
1996	UNNAMED	4,972	70 km
2017	GORHAM	4,054	23 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,330	43 km
2009	ROSEBROOK	2,968	77 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,760	78 km
2017	FELLHOELTER	1,664	51 km
2024	CODELL RD	1,609	22 km
2021	NORTH LAKE	1,530	84 km
2009	CRAIG NALER	1,464	37 km
2010	H-RX-F KIR NON NFP	1,435	64 km
2022	KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX	1,367	63 km
2016	KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS	1,123	67 km
2011	W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR	1,083	67 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,057	38 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,029	81 km
2008	H RX F BOTTOMS	1,009	61 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (1°C)	0.8 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.1 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.3 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.1 in
September	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in
October	56°F (13°C)	1.6 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.1 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.7 in

Paradise has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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