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Weather & Climate in Spring Hill, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Spring Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 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 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 873/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7567°N, 94.8210°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Johnson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrence Regional (LWC) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas | M3.1 | 91 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas | M3.0 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 104 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
574 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,078 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1966 | EF5 | 97 km | 21.1 mi | 16 |
| May 20, 1957 | EF5 | 68 km | 69.4 mi | 44 |
| May 28, 2019 | EF4 | 48 km | 29.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | EF4 | 74 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 35 km | 21.0 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 60 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF4 | 68 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF4 | 95 km | 48.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1966 | EF4 | 56 km | 19.9 mi | 1 |
| Apr 12, 1964 | EF4 | 82 km | 19.4 mi | 3 |
| May 7, 1961 | EF4 | 47 km | 26.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1952 | EF4 | 43 km | 26.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF3 | 55 km | 17.7 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2008 | EF3 | 66 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2004 | EF3 | 85 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF3 | 83 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1984 | EF3 | 89 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1983 | EF3 | 92 km | 19.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 19, 1981 | EF3 | 46 km | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 48 km | 31.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,089 | 98 km |
| 2005 | NR STEELE | 1,652 | 61 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,097 | 73 km |
| 2021 | CRAWFORD | 1,015 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in |
Spring Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.3").