Weather & Climate in St. John, KS

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

St. John enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.1 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 1,908 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	56.4°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,908 ft (582 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	643/sq mi
Coordinates	38.0000°N, 98.7611°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Stafford County County
Nearest Airport	Pratt Regional (PTT) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"

24% below US avg

Snowfall 18.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	23.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	37.0 / 100
Community Resilience	49.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,041 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	147 km	3 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	69 km	5 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	136 km	4 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	138 km	4 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	68 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	129 km	7 km
Jun 5, 2015	3 km SW of Danville, Kansas	M4.1	110 km	2 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	66 km	5 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	126 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	66 km	5 km
Sep 20, 2016	6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma	M3.9	140 km	5 km
Sep 6, 2016	6 km N of Wakita, Oklahoma	M3.9	140 km	4 km
Mar 16, 2017	2 km NNW of Lambert, Oklahoma	M3.8	147 km	6 km
Dec 16, 2013	10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas	M3.8	130 km	5 km
Feb 26, 2019	0 km SW of Wakita, Oklahoma	M3.8	145 km	5 km
Mar 3, 2015	4 km W of Freeport, Kansas	M3.8	117 km	10 km
Sep 26, 2016	9 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M3.8	138 km	7 km
Feb 3, 2015	6 km SSE of Burlington, Oklahoma	M3.8	133 km	5 km
Mar 6, 2018	3 km WNW of Byron, Oklahoma	M3.8	127 km	8 km
Jan 19, 2015	6 km NW of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M3.8	142 km	4 km

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

Tornado History

821 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 282 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	94 km	28.8 mi	11
Mar 13, 1990	EF5	70 km	48.0 mi	1
May 18, 2013	EF4	64 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF4	63 km	50.3 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	56 km	5.0 mi	1
Mar 26, 1991	EF4	62 km	13.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1950	EF4	81 km	17.1 mi	1
May 4, 1950	EF4	32 km	34.3 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	32 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	47 km	8.3 mi	0
Jul 13, 2015	EF3	71 km	5.3 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	99 km	16.5 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	94 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	85 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	13 km	39.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	69 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	59 km	21.9 mi	2
May 23, 2008	EF3	37 km	18.2 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	60 km	23.5 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	44 km	18.2 mi	1

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	100 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	70 km
2016	BURMAC	10,668	96 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,987	74 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	38 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	97 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	78 km
2017	HIGHLANDS	7,418	76 km
2022	COTTONWOOD COMPLEX	6,487	91 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,406	37 km
2006	TWELTH STREET	6,282	97 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	90 km
2018	RICE COUNTY	5,504	76 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	80 km
2011	JORDEN SPRINGS	5,488	36 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	34 km
2020	WHEAT STATE	4,847	97 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	77 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	97 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.8 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.8 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.3 in
May	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.8 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.4 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.1 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.9 in

St. John has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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