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Weather & Climate in Ada, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ada experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 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 31.7 inches. The area receives 17.6 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 1,323 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,323 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1622°N, 97.8859°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ottawa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
219 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 22, 2019 | 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas | M4.6 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.2 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas | M3.8 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2022 | 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska | M3.8 | 95 km | 3 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.7 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas | M3.7 | 67 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2021 | 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas | M3.6 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.6 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas | M3.5 | 87 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 2019 | 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas | M3.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1991 | 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas | M3.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | Kansas | M3.5 | 76 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas | M3.5 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas | M3.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska | M3.4 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.4 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas | M3.4 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas | M3.4 | 119 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
672 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 270 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 25, 2016 | EF4 | 43 km | 25.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF4 | 90 km | 50.3 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1993 | EF4 | 62 km | 25.5 mi | 1 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF4 | 90 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF4 | 41 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1957 | EF4 | 28 km | 44.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1955 | EF4 | 68 km | 61.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1950 | EF4 | 93 km | 17.1 mi | 1 |
| May 1, 2018 | EF3 | 25 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2016 | EF3 | 56 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2015 | EF3 | 83 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2013 | EF3 | 21 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2013 | EF3 | 96 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF3 | 74 km | 15.3 mi | 1 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF3 | 49 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2008 | EF3 | 51 km | 18.9 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2008 | EF3 | 62 km | 55.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF3 | 39 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF3 | 14 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1990 | EF3 | 78 km | 60.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | FOUR COUNTY | 122,971 | 100 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 14,832 | 46 km |
| 2010 | RANGE 51 | 13,760 | 99 km |
| 2022 | NORTH BRANCH | 10,926 | 95 km |
| 2009 | MA-KILO | 8,935 | 91 km |
| 2019 | 2019-3238A | 8,632 | 97 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 7,758 | 88 km |
| 1988 | SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE | 7,665 | 51 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 7,465 | 98 km |
| 2015 | IMPACT | 7,242 | 97 km |
| 2013 | IMPACT COMPLEX | 5,233 | 96 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 5,159 | 87 km |
| 2012 | CALFEX COMPLEX | 5,122 | 91 km |
| 2016 | TAMPA | 4,993 | 84 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 4,425 | 97 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 4,113 | 50 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 3,595 | 94 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,401 | 51 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,330 | 84 km |
| 2017 | KILO | 3,242 | 88 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in |
Ada has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 29°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").