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Weather & Climate in Yates Center, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yates Center enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 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 41.8 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,093 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 546/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8675°N, 95.7548°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Woodson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Topeka Regional (FOE) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Sep 16, 2019 | 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas | M3.8 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas | M3.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas | M3.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas | M3.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas | M3.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 2021 | 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas | M3.2 | 145 km | 4 km |
| May 8, 2021 | 2 km E of Hope, Kansas | M3.2 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 11 km E of Marion, Kansas | M3.2 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas | M3.2 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2021 | 4 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas | M3.2 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 9 km ENE of Marion, Kansas | M3.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas | M3.1 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2021 | 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas | M3.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 2021 | 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas | M3.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 1 km N of Eastborough, Kansas | M3.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 2 km NW of Augusta, Kansas | M3.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 7 km NNE of Rose Hill, Kansas | M2.8 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 11 km SSE of Lincolnville, Kansas | M2.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2020 | 4 km SE of Marion, Kansas | M2.8 | 118 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
483 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 79 fatalities, 520 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 20, 1957 | EF5 | 69 km | 69.4 mi | 44 |
| Feb 28, 2007 | EF4 | 64 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 76 km | 33.0 mi | 4 |
| Jun 8, 1974 | EF4 | 74 km | 37.5 mi | 6 |
| Apr 12, 1964 | EF4 | 49 km | 19.4 mi | 3 |
| Jun 26, 2018 | EF3 | 49 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2016 | EF3 | 62 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2011 | EF3 | 74 km | 10.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 21, 2005 | EF3 | 61 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF3 | 79 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF3 | 19 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2000 | EF3 | 74 km | 34.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 31 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 73 km | 14.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 99 km | 30.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 95 km | 6.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 92 km | 70.0 mi | 2 |
| Apr 16, 1960 | EF3 | 80 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 1958 | EF3 | 91 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1958 | EF3 | 84 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | RD 80 | 63,061 | 65 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 60,976 | 69 km |
| 1998 | ANNUAL BUR | 60,039 | 97 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 26,655 | 82 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 20,760 | 48 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 15,100 | 88 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 14,832 | 77 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 14,661 | 32 km |
| 2018 | 18-85 | 14,632 | 31 km |
| 2016 | FERGUSON RANCH | 13,625 | 80 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 13,265 | 50 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 13,063 | 64 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 12,241 | 66 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 12,063 | 76 km |
| 2002 | WEST UNIT | 11,187 | 64 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 11,123 | 65 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 10,911 | 65 km |
| 2001 | TALLGRASS 01 | 10,737 | 98 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 9,081 | 80 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 8,678 | 31 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in |
Yates Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.1").