Weather & Climate in Schoenchen, KS

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

Schoenchen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.8 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 1,924 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.3°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,924 ft (586 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	1,900/sq mi
Coordinates	38.7129°N, 99.3323°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rush County County
Nearest Airport	Hays Regional (HYS) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 15.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.54"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	5.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	80.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

124 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	57 km	3 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	141 km	5 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	140 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	139 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	147 km	5 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	57 km	5 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	55 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	Kansas	M3.5	139 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2025	9 km S of Hill City, Kansas	M3.5	76 km	11 km
Mar 8, 2018	2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas	M3.4	141 km	11 km
Jun 25, 2025	10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas	M3.4	89 km	13 km
Sep 18, 2015	11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.4	142 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1992	19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas	M3.3	20 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2021	11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas	M3.3	140 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.3	145 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	39 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2016	10 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	41 km	5 km
May 24, 2023	12 km S of Alton, Kansas	M3.2	79 km	7 km
Mar 13, 2025	0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas	M3.2	124 km	5 km
Sep 19, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.2	39 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

784 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 206 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 2013	EF4	65 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF4	100 km	50.3 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF4	87 km	11.4 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	54 km	5.0 mi	1
May 7, 1993	EF4	73 km	25.5 mi	1
May 10, 1985	EF4	79 km	33.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	97 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 27, 1951	EF4	59 km	0.8 mi	5
May 4, 1950	EF4	78 km	34.3 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	63 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	95 km	8.3 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	90 km	11.0 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	84 km	7.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	94 km	39.7 mi	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	98 km	11.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	49 km	9.0 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	96 km	17.4 mi	1
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	95 km	29.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	60 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 27, 2004	EF3	84 km	10.0 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	48 km
2022	NESS/ELLIS COUNTY	14,699	22 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	71 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	78 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,328	39 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	78 km
1996	UNNAMED	4,972	21 km
2021	BOILING SPRINGS	4,299	97 km
1989	SLEEPER	4,269	93 km
2017	GORHAM	4,054	36 km
2006	HODGEMAN WEST	4,051	97 km
2010	BIG SALT MARSH	3,960	93 km
1991	ROAD 484	3,626	93 km
2010	UNNAMED	3,618	98 km
1998	EAST BG SALT	3,521	93 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,330	55 km
1988	NORTH LAKE	3,075	89 km
2015	190TH	3,024	87 km
2000	SWITZER G	3,021	92 km
2004	H-RX-F HAMILTON ABC	2,741	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.4 in
July	80°F (26°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (25°C)	2.8 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.2 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
November	42°F (5°C)	1.1 in
December	32°F (0°C)	0.6 in

Schoenchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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