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Weather & Climate in Shawnee, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shawnee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 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 40.5 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. 67% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 42.9 sq mi (111.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,624/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0175°N, 94.8058°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wyandotte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kansas City International (MCI) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas | M3.1 | 68 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas | M3.0 | 13 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 3 km W of Hale, Missouri | M2.5 | 138 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
609 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,097 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1966 | EF5 | 97 km | 21.1 mi | 16 |
| May 20, 1957 | EF5 | 87 km | 69.4 mi | 44 |
| May 28, 2019 | EF4 | 52 km | 29.1 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 37 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 6 km | 21.0 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF4 | 77 km | 48.6 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF4 | 49 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1966 | EF4 | 37 km | 19.9 mi | 1 |
| May 7, 1961 | EF4 | 20 km | 26.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1952 | EF4 | 36 km | 26.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF3 | 49 km | 17.7 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2008 | EF3 | 41 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2004 | EF3 | 56 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF3 | 95 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1984 | EF3 | 69 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1983 | EF3 | 93 km | 19.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 19, 1981 | EF3 | 41 km | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 77 km | 26.2 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 69 km | 29.8 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 55 km | 31.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NR STEELE (1,652 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | NR STEELE | 1,652 | 89 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,097 | 86 km |
| 2021 | CRAWFORD | 1,015 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in |
Shawnee has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.2").