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Weather & Climate in Alden, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 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 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,680 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (512 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 688/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2438°N, 98.3117°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rice County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hutchinson Regional (HUT) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.9 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
627 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 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.5 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 2021 | 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.2 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas | M4.1 | 114 km | 2 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.1 | 37 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas | M4.0 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Sep 6, 2016 | 6 km N of Wakita, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Sep 20, 2016 | 6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas | M3.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2015 | 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas | M3.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 2013 | 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Byron, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Mar 16, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Freeport, Kansas | M3.7 | 123 km | 3 km |
| Nov 2, 2017 | Oklahoma | M3.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.7 | 139 km | 6 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 3 km NNW of Freeport, Kansas | M3.7 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.7 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2017 | 6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas | M3.7 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 10 km N of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.7 | 139 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
816 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 303 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 59 km | 48.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 78 km | 22.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF4 | 19 km | 50.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2001 | EF4 | 50 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| May 7, 1993 | EF4 | 75 km | 25.5 mi | 1 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF4 | 58 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1991 | EF4 | 38 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1969 | EF4 | 88 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1950 | EF4 | 35 km | 17.1 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 1950 | EF4 | 75 km | 34.3 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 2018 | EF3 | 86 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2017 | EF3 | 62 km | 26.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2016 | EF3 | 95 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 94 km | 8.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2015 | EF3 | 29 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2015 | EF3 | 73 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2012 | EF3 | 99 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 61 km | 39.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF3 | 79 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 84 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,832 acres, 1988).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 14,832 | 64 km |
| 2016 | BURMAC | 10,668 | 59 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,987 | 30 km |
| 2022 | GARFIELD | 8,650 | 77 km |
| 1988 | SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE | 7,665 | 67 km |
| 2017 | HIGHLANDS | 7,418 | 35 km |
| 2022 | COTTONWOOD COMPLEX | 6,487 | 55 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 6,406 | 11 km |
| 2006 | TWELTH STREET | 6,282 | 60 km |
| 2018 | RICE COUNTY | 5,504 | 32 km |
| 2011 | JORDEN SPRINGS | 5,488 | 14 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,168 | 80 km |
| 2020 | WHEAT STATE | 4,847 | 61 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 4,558 | 13 km |
| 2021 | BOILING SPRINGS | 4,299 | 22 km |
| 1989 | SLEEPER | 4,269 | 17 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 4,113 | 67 km |
| 2017 | GORHAM | 4,054 | 97 km |
| 2010 | BIG SALT MARSH | 3,960 | 20 km |
| 1991 | ROAD 484 | 3,626 | 19 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in |
Alden has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").