Weather & Climate in Atlanta, KS

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

Atlanta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 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 40.7 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,425 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	56.3°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,425 ft (434 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	319/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4357°N, 96.7670°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cowley County County
Nearest Airport	Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"

7% above US avg

Snowfall 9.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	69.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	44.6 / 100
Community Resilience	61.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

3,118 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Sep 3, 2016	14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M5.8	113 km	6 km
Apr 7, 2018	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.6	144 km	6 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	112 km	8 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	125 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	137 km	10 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	119 km	5 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	148 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	136 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	115 km	6 km
Jun 17, 2015	6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma	M4.3	145 km	6 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	137 km	8 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	129 km	7 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	137 km	8 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	106 km	7 km
Jul 17, 2016	5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	144 km	5 km
Jan 27, 2015	3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	138 km	3 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	125 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2021	5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma	M4.2	144 km	7 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	131 km	8 km
Jun 5, 2015	3 km SW of Danville, Kansas	M4.1	104 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

668 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 145 fatalities, 1,170 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991	EF5	63 km	46.0 mi	17
Mar 13, 1990	EF5	99 km	22.0 mi	1
May 25, 1955	EF5	92 km	28.4 mi	20
May 25, 1955	EF5	71 km	56.4 mi	80
May 3, 1999	EF4	57 km	24.0 mi	6
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	53 km	25.0 mi	1
Jun 23, 1969	EF4	81 km	8.7 mi	0
Jun 10, 1958	EF4	51 km	9.0 mi	15
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	71 km	108.3 mi	2
Apr 29, 2022	EF3	43 km	12.7 mi	0
Jun 26, 2018	EF3	58 km	9.2 mi	0
Jul 7, 2016	EF3	65 km	4.2 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	90 km	16.5 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	53 km	13.2 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	97 km	18.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 2004	EF3	41 km	4.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	77 km	2.5 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	74 km	2.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	95 km	45.0 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	83 km	23.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	RD 80	63,061	88 km
2014	UNNAMED	60,976	44 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	85 km
2002	UNNAMED	26,655	83 km
2014	UNNAMED	20,760	69 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	62 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	83 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	76 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	91 km
2016	UNNAMED	15,100	90 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	93 km
1996	UNNAMED	14,661	79 km
2018	18-85	14,632	71 km
2016	FERGUSON RANCH	13,625	23 km
1996	UNNAMED	13,265	67 km
1991	UNNAMED	13,063	53 km
1989	UNNAMED	12,241	51 km
2002	WEST UNIT	11,187	86 km
1992	UNNAMED	11,123	91 km
1996	UNNAMED	10,911	70 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	1.2 in
March	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in
April	56°F (14°C)	3.0 in
May	65°F (19°C)	4.7 in
June	74°F (24°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
July	80°F (27°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.7 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.4 in
December	35°F (2°C)	1.3 in

Atlanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.0").

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