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Weather & Climate in Syracuse, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Syracuse 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 330 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.9 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 3,269 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,269 ft (996 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9536°N, 101.7968°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hamilton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Aug 17, 2009 | 8 km E of Eads, Colorado | M3.9 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jan 2, 1998 | 21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado | M3.4 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2014 | 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado | M3.0 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado | M2.9 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2020 | 14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado | M2.7 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 2016 | 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado | M2.5 | 84 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
547 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 94 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 23, 2023 | EF3 | 52 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 29 km | 28.0 mi | 2 |
| May 29, 2001 | EF3 | 76 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1999 | EF3 | 61 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1995 | EF3 | 79 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1972 | EF3 | 94 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1968 | EF3 | 76 km | 140.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1967 | EF3 | 53 km | 35.6 mi | 1 |
| Jun 16, 1962 | EF3 | 96 km | 34.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1951 | EF3 | 56 km | 44.8 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1951 | EF3 | 53 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 71 km | 19.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 80 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 85 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 87 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2005 | EF2 | 56 km | 13.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2001 | EF2 | 75 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2001 | EF2 | 96 km | 6.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1990 | EF2 | 25 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1990 | EF2 | 35 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | BADGER HOLE | 49,146 | 63 km |
| 2011 | TUNNER | 17,774 | 90 km |
| 2018 | RABBIT 22 | 10,393 | 49 km |
| 2011 | HASKELL COUNTY | 6,736 | 89 km |
| 2022 | SHERIDAN LAKE | 5,310 | 79 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,162 | 20 km |
| 2017 | 2017-117 | 3,103 | 71 km |
| 2006 | STEELER | 2,471 | 100 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,039 | 75 km |
| 2023 | MANVEL | 2,038 | 57 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,663 | 90 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,496 | 51 km |
| 2020 | COUNTY RD T | 1,371 | 99 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,150 | 67 km |
| 2023 | ARMSTRONG | 1,128 | 32 km |
| 2016 | BARRETT | 1,101 | 26 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 1,052 | 46 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 1,014 | 65 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in |
Syracuse has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.4").