Richfield, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Morton County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
19 Population 19/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Richfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation3,389 ft (1,033 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates37.2653°N, 101.7828°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMorton County County
Nearest AirportLiberal Mid-America Regional (LBL)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience10.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 6, 2020.

Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 135 km
Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 133 km
Nov 16, 2013 33 km ENE of Grenville, New Mexico M2.7 146 km
Apr 6, 2020 14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado M2.7 110 km
Aug 6, 2016 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 54 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1993 EF4 48 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 89 km 2
May 26, 1996 EF3 63 km 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 58 km 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 21, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
May 9, 1972 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 6, 1951 EF3 51 km 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 87 km 0
May 31, 2010 EF2 76 km 0
May 11, 2005 EF2 53 km 0
May 15, 2003 EF2 78 km 0
May 15, 2003 EF2 76 km 0
May 15, 2003 EF2 88 km 0
May 15, 2003 EF2 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 BADGER HOLE 49,146 33 km
2011 TUNNER 17,774 14 km
2018 RABBIT 22 10,393 75 km
2021 COBB FIRE 7,142 65 km
2011 HASKELL COUNTY 6,736 66 km
1997 BUOY LINE 6,118 85 km
2016 OPTIMA 5,084 89 km
2006 MOUNT CARMEL 4,061 62 km
2019 C34 3,883 67 km
2017 BLACK MONDAY 3,376 80 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,162 56 km
2017 2017-117 3,103 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,605 93 km
2006 STEELER 2,471 24 km
2006 ADAMS 2,340 92 km
2022 FEED YARD FIRE 1,965 90 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,719 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,663 96 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,496 74 km
2022 287 BEAVER RIVER 1,474 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
June 74°F (24°C) 2.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in

Richfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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