Weather & Climate in Sylvan Grove, KS

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

Sylvan Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.3 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 1,448 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,448 ft (441 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	803/sq mi
Coordinates	39.0123°N, 98.3944°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lincoln County County
Nearest Airport	Salina Regional (SLN) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"

24% below US avg

Snowfall 15.3"

Wettest Month (May) 4.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	13.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	52.3 / 100
Community Resilience	49.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very 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 High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

225 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	92 km	3 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	116 km	5 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	115 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	116 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.8	110 km	3 km
Jun 12, 2017	5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.7	84 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2017	8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas	M3.7	84 km	5 km
May 6, 2021	5 km S of Formoso, Kansas	M3.6	87 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2017	6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.6	83 km	5 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	92 km	5 km
Oct 10, 2024	6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas	M3.5	121 km	10 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	89 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	Kansas	M3.5	79 km	5 km
May 15, 2025	5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas	M3.5	128 km	5 km
Mar 12, 2020	6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas	M3.5	121 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2025	9 km S of Hill City, Kansas	M3.5	128 km	11 km
May 21, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	86 km	16 km
Jul 26, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.4	110 km	5 km
Mar 8, 2018	2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas	M3.4	113 km	11 km
Sep 18, 2023	Nebraska	M3.4	130 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

719 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 249 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 2016	EF4	83 km	25.1 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF4	69 km	50.3 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	66 km	5.0 mi	1
May 7, 1993	EF4	17 km	25.5 mi	1
Jun 15, 1992	EF4	48 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF4	95 km	6.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF4	98 km	33.0 mi	0
May 20, 1957	EF4	70 km	44.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	58 km	61.9 mi	0
Jun 8, 1950	EF4	86 km	17.1 mi	1
May 1, 2018	EF3	45 km	15.8 mi	0
Oct 6, 2016	EF3	84 km	6.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 2015	EF3	98 km	5.3 mi	0
May 28, 2013	EF3	59 km	2.3 mi	0
May 27, 2013	EF3	95 km	5.7 mi	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	68 km	16.5 mi	0
May 29, 2008	EF3	51 km	18.9 mi	0
May 29, 2008	EF3	87 km	55.2 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	48 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	57 km	3.0 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	56 km
1988	UNNAMED	14,832	46 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,987	96 km
1988	SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE	7,665	60 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,406	93 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,328	72 km
2018	RICE COUNTY	5,504	92 km
2011	JORDEN SPRINGS	5,488	98 km
1989	UNNAMED	4,558	98 km
2021	BOILING SPRINGS	4,299	99 km
1989	SLEEPER	4,269	92 km
1988	UNNAMED	4,113	59 km
2017	GORHAM	4,054	54 km
2010	BIG SALT MARSH	3,960	95 km
1991	ROAD 484	3,626	93 km
1998	EAST BG SALT	3,521	93 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,401	61 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,330	39 km
1988	NORTH LAKE	3,075	86 km
2015	190TH	3,024	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (1°C)	0.8 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.2 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.4 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.5 in
July	80°F (26°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.2 in
September	69°F (20°C)	2.8 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.9 in
November	42°F (5°C)	1.1 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.8 in

Sylvan Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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