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Weather & Climate in Russell Springs, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Russell Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.3 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 2,903 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,903 ft (885 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9128°N, 101.1757°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Logan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Garden City Regional (GCK) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Aug 17, 2009 | 8 km E of Eads, Colorado | M3.9 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas | M3.5 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 2001 | Kansas | M3.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.3 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1992 | 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas | M3.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.2 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas | M3.1 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 3 km SSE of Hill City, Kansas | M2.9 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Kansas | M2.9 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado | M2.9 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 16 km S of Hill City, Kansas | M2.8 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Apr 14, 2002 | 12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska | M2.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 2 km E of Hill City, Kansas | M2.7 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1992 | 15 km SSW of Zurich, Kansas | M2.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 17 km NNE of Collyer, Kansas | M2.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 6 km SE of Hill City, Kansas | M2.6 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 7 km SW of Bogue, Kansas | M2.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Norton, Kansas | M2.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
639 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 72 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 23, 2008 | EF4 | 77 km | 11.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1999 | EF3 | 62 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 50 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 67 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 82 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1971 | EF3 | 29 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1970 | EF3 | 85 km | 17.2 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1968 | EF3 | 54 km | 140.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1967 | EF3 | 85 km | 35.6 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 1965 | EF3 | 80 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1962 | EF3 | 96 km | 34.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1960 | EF3 | 61 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1958 | EF3 | 66 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1951 | EF3 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1951 | EF3 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2017 | EF2 | 41 km | 18.3 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2015 | EF2 | 76 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF2 | 82 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2008 | EF2 | 75 km | 9.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF2 | 71 km | 34.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,535 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,535 | 76 km |
| 2008 | GOVE EAST | 1,849 | 73 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,417 | 47 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,304 | 84 km |
| 2007 | BRADSHAW | 1,255 | 72 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,154 | 55 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,154 | 15 km |
| 2022 | COUNTY ROAD 56 | 1,076 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in |
Russell Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").