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Weather & Climate in Scott City, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scott City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.6 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 2,979 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,979 ft (908 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4789°N, 100.9031°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Scott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Garden City Regional (GCK) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.3 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Jun 1, 2025 | 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas | M3.5 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.3 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1992 | 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas | M3.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.2 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas | M3.1 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.1 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 1999 | 5 km WNW of Liebenthal, Kansas | M3.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 2 km SW of Zurich, Kansas | M3.0 | 150 km | 12 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 3 km SSE of Hill City, Kansas | M2.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Kansas | M2.9 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Apr 1, 2003 | 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas | M2.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 16 km S of Hill City, Kansas | M2.8 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Feb 4, 2000 | 15 km S of Zurich, Kansas | M2.8 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 2 km E of Hill City, Kansas | M2.7 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1992 | 15 km SSW of Zurich, Kansas | M2.7 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 17 km NNE of Collyer, Kansas | M2.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 1 km SE of Palco, Kansas | M2.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 5 km E of Palco, Kansas | M2.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2016 | 12 km NW of Ellis, Kansas | M2.6 | 124 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
617 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 | 74 km | 11.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF4 | 83 km | 26.6 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 82 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 70 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 90 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 85 km | 29.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | EF3 | 89 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1999 | EF3 | 41 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1995 | EF3 | 67 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1995 | EF3 | 62 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1991 | EF3 | 90 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 97 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 41 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 76 km | 6.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 47 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1971 | EF3 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1968 | EF3 | 24 km | 140.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1967 | EF3 | 48 km | 35.6 mi | 1 |
| Jun 16, 1962 | EF3 | 42 km | 34.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1958 | EF3 | 99 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HODGEMAN COUNTY (8,518 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | HODGEMAN COUNTY | 8,518 | 99 km |
| 2006 | HODGEMAN WEST | 4,051 | 76 km |
| 2017 | 2017-117 | 3,103 | 69 km |
| 2008 | GOVE EAST | 1,849 | 65 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,417 | 40 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,154 | 93 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,154 | 60 km |
| 2023 | ARMSTRONG | 1,128 | 78 km |
| 2016 | BARRETT | 1,101 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Scott City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and December the driest (0.5").