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Weather & Climate in Prescott, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prescott experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 890 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 890 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 948/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0631°N, 94.6925°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Linn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas | M3.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 89 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
470 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 68 fatalities, 444 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 20, 1957 | EF5 | 83 km | 69.4 mi | 44 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | EF4 | 36 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 80 km | 33.0 mi | 4 |
| Apr 12, 1964 | EF4 | 54 km | 19.4 mi | 3 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 93 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| Apr 21, 2005 | EF3 | 92 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 57 km | 86.0 mi | 5 |
| May 4, 1999 | EF3 | 67 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 1995 | EF3 | 32 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1983 | EF3 | 70 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 97 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 83 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 60 km | 70.0 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 43 km | 29.8 mi | 2 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 99 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF3 | 63 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1966 | EF3 | 96 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1964 | EF3 | 75 km | 19.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 6, 1962 | EF3 | 93 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
15 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,089 | 83 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,043 | 35 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 1,823 | 95 km |
| 2005 | NR STEELE | 1,652 | 19 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1,539 | 47 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,356 | 85 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,346 | 74 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,305 | 73 km |
| 2006 | GRAND | 1,067 | 47 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 860 | 77 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 802 | 62 km |
| 2006 | SALT CREEK MARSH | 720 | 79 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 636 | 78 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 624 | 72 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 515 | 80 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Prescott has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.4").