Weather & Climate in Alexander, KS

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Alexander 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.4 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 2,076 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,076 ft (633 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	123/sq mi
Coordinates	38.4694°N, 99.5530°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rush County County
Nearest Airport	Hays Regional (HYS) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"

41% below US avg

Snowfall 15.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	5.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	80.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
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 Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

89 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	84 km	3 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	147 km	5 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	146 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	144 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	127 km	5 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	84 km	5 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	82 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2025	9 km S of Hill City, Kansas	M3.5	93 km	11 km
Jun 25, 2025	10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas	M3.4	120 km	13 km
Mar 8, 2018	2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas	M3.4	147 km	11 km
Sep 18, 2015	11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.4	123 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.3	126 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1992	19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas	M3.3	32 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	61 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2016	10 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	63 km	5 km
May 24, 2023	12 km S of Alton, Kansas	M3.2	112 km	7 km
Sep 19, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.2	60 km	3 km
Apr 14, 2018	4 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M3.2	145 km	5 km
Jul 5, 2019	Kansas	M3.1	90 km	4 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas	M3.1	61 km	9 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

811 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 197 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 2013	EF4	37 km	7.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF4	83 km	11.4 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	67 km	5.0 mi	1
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	65 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 27, 1951	EF4	69 km	0.8 mi	5
May 4, 1950	EF4	62 km	34.3 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	56 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	72 km	8.3 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	80 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	52 km	7.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	59 km	11.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	96 km	48.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	82 km	39.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	33 km	9.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	92 km	18.2 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	82 km	17.4 mi	1
May 4, 2007	EF3	97 km	23.5 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	96 km	18.2 mi	1
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	63 km	29.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	57 km	6.0 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	81 km
2022	NESS/ELLIS COUNTY	14,699	27 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	53 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	45 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,328	71 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	46 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	96 km
1996	UNNAMED	4,972	31 km
2021	BOILING SPRINGS	4,299	98 km
1989	SLEEPER	4,269	97 km
2017	GORHAM	4,054	69 km
2006	HODGEMAN WEST	4,051	65 km
2010	BIG SALT MARSH	3,960	96 km
1991	ROAD 484	3,626	96 km
2010	UNNAMED	3,618	99 km
1998	EAST BG SALT	3,521	96 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,330	81 km
1988	NORTH LAKE	3,075	95 km
2015	190TH	3,024	93 km
2000	SWITZER G	3,021	97 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.7 in
April	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.0 in
June	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	2.6 in
September	69°F (20°C)	1.9 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
November	42°F (5°C)	0.9 in
December	33°F (0°C)	0.6 in

Alexander has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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