Ludell, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Decatur County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
14 Population 37/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ludell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation2,774 ft (846 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates39.8566°N, 100.9584°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDecatur County County
Nearest AirportMc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 28.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.44"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.0 / 100
Community Resilience35.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 150 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 116 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 149 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 66 km
Jul 5, 2019 Kansas M3.1 146 km
Apr 17, 2003 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 143 km
Apr 16, 2007 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska M3.0 85 km
May 11, 2019 5 km NNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 143 km
Jul 15, 2025 2 km SW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 147 km
Feb 14, 2003 7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska M2.9 90 km
Sep 8, 2019 2 km E of Zurich, Kansas M2.9 150 km
May 31, 2025 3 km SSE of Hill City, Kansas M2.9 114 km
Apr 1, 2003 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas M2.8 143 km
Jan 17, 2020 7 km SE of Glade, Kansas M2.8 149 km
Jul 29, 2025 16 km S of Hill City, Kansas M2.8 121 km
Apr 14, 2002 12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska M2.8 55 km
Jan 15, 2020 7 km SE of Glade, Kansas M2.7 148 km
Jul 10, 2025 11 km NW of Stockton, Kansas M2.7 142 km
Jul 11, 2025 2 km E of Hill City, Kansas M2.7 113 km
Jul 5, 2025 17 km NNE of Collyer, Kansas M2.7 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

532 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 15, 1990 EF4 40 km 0
Oct 29, 1956 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 24 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 6, 1967 EF3 92 km 0
May 4, 1965 EF3 45 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 29, 1956 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 5, 1953 EF3 71 km 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 37 km 0
May 14, 1951 EF3 33 km 0
May 26, 2021 EF2 60 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF2 42 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF2 98 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF2 55 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 74 km
2002 UNNAMED 11,012 95 km
1997 UNNAMED 4,777 86 km
2019 CHERRY CREEK 4,273 68 km
2011 ZWEYGARDT 2,118 89 km
2007 WANO 1,556 69 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,488 18 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,476 60 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,285 72 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in

Ludell has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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