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Ogallah, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Trego County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
12 Population 8/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
143 Violent Crime/100K 906 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ogallah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,353 ft (717 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates38.9946°N, 99.7326°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTrego County County
Nearest AirportHays Regional (HYS)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 17.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0497 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.19 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience62.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

94 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 36 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 141 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 33 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 37 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 36 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 74 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 119 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 14 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 15 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 143 km
Jul 15, 1992 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas M3.3 31 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 79 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 135 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 14 km
Jul 5, 2019 Kansas M3.1 41 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 13 km
Aug 31, 2016 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 14 km
Apr 17, 2003 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 36 km
Jul 15, 2025 2 km SW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 34 km
May 11, 2019 5 km NNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

676 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 180 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 18, 2013 EF4 97 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 99 km 1
May 10, 1985 EF4 55 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 27, 1951 EF4 13 km 5
May 24, 2016 EF3 92 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 16, 1998 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 25, 1990 EF3 42 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 28 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 11 km 0
Oct 16, 1980 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 61 km
2022 NESS/ELLIS COUNTY 14,699 35 km
2017 HODGEMAN COUNTY 8,518 95 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 44 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,972 31 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 63 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,330 93 km
2008 GOVE EAST 1,849 54 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 54 km
2024 CODELL RD 1,609 51 km
2021 NORTH LAKE 1,530 21 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 89 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,417 84 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 86 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 96 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 88 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 88 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 71 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 35 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.5 in

Ogallah has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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