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Weather & Climate in Perry, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Perry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°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 39.2 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0739°N, 95.3875°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrence Regional (LWC) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
28 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 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas | M3.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas | M3.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2020 | 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 2021 | 2 km E of Hope, Kansas | M3.2 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas | M3.2 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 2021 | 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas | M3.2 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas | M3.1 | 44 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 2021 | 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas | M3.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas | M3.0 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1993 | 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska | M2.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 22, 2023 | 7 km SW of Woodbine, Kansas | M2.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2021 | 6 km NE of Hope, Kansas | M2.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 8 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas | M2.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 6 km NE of Cedar Point, Kansas | M2.7 | 147 km | 6 km |
| May 10, 2023 | 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas | M2.6 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 9 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas | M2.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 14 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas | M2.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
638 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,169 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1966 | EF5 | 49 km | 21.1 mi | 16 |
| May 20, 1957 | EF5 | 70 km | 69.4 mi | 44 |
| May 28, 2019 | EF4 | 26 km | 29.1 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 80 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 48 km | 21.0 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF4 | 95 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1966 | EF4 | 21 km | 19.9 mi | 1 |
| Aug 6, 1962 | EF4 | 60 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1961 | EF4 | 41 km | 26.2 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1960 | EF4 | 50 km | 27.5 mi | 1 |
| May 19, 1960 | EF4 | 82 km | 20.6 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1952 | EF4 | 18 km | 26.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | EF3 | 97 km | 2.2 mi | 1 |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF3 | 100 km | 17.7 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2013 | EF3 | 91 km | 4.4 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2011 | EF3 | 83 km | 10.1 mi | 1 |
| May 2, 2008 | EF3 | 81 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2004 | EF3 | 69 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF3 | 63 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 17, 1985 | EF3 | 93 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WAGSTAFF (16,111 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | WAGSTAFF | 16,111 | 83 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 15,512 | 77 km |
| 2023 | SMITH HILLS | 8,445 | 91 km |
| 2005 | OAKS | 5,673 | 73 km |
| 2017 | WARREN ROAD | 5,037 | 60 km |
| 2022 | ILLINOIS CREEK | 5,008 | 85 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 3,244 | 74 km |
| 2004 | KRAUSE | 3,012 | 74 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,940 | 96 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,836 | 92 km |
| 2020 | BOURBONAIS CREEK | 2,803 | 55 km |
| 2021 | 345 | 2,430 | 51 km |
| 2021 | 400 AND ROAD L | 2,393 | 79 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 2,377 | 88 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 2,186 | 76 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 2,010 | 73 km |
| 2021 | 4 DELTA 21 | 1,708 | 57 km |
| 2011 | 182 | 1,575 | 60 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,575 | 52 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,408 | 57 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in |
Perry has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.1").