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Weather & Climate in Deerfield, KS

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

Deerfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.4 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 2,949 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,949 ft (899 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,583/sq mi
Coordinates37.9819°N, 101.1332°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKearny County County
Nearest AirportGarden City Regional (GCK)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 19.4"
Wettest Month (May) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
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 Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 146 km 5 km
Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 134 km 5 km
Aug 6, 2016 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado M2.5 138 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

616 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 100 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 5, 1993 EF4 97 km 23.0 mi 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF4 91 km 26.6 mi 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 99 km 7.7 mi 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 89 km 11.0 mi 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 96 km 1.9 mi 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 87 km 28.0 mi 2
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 94 km 29.1 mi 0
Jun 22, 1999 EF3 47 km 4.0 mi 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 98 km 13.0 mi 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 57 km 28.0 mi 0
May 16, 1995 EF3 23 km 10.0 mi 0
May 15, 1995 EF3 45 km 6.0 mi 0
May 16, 1991 EF3 86 km 22.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 90 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1974 EF3 95 km 2.7 mi 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 94 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 30, 1972 EF3 90 km 13.1 mi 0
May 13, 1968 EF3 50 km 140.4 mi 0
Jun 23, 1967 EF3 21 km 35.6 mi 1
Jun 16, 1962 EF3 40 km 34.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HASKELL COUNTY (6,736 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 HASKELL COUNTY 6,736 64 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 87 km
2017 BLACK MONDAY 3,376 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,162 64 km
2017 2017-117 3,103 17 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,417 98 km
2017 ARKALON 1,229 98 km
2023 ARMSTRONG 1,128 28 km
2016 BARRETT 1,101 71 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,052 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
April 53°F (11°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Deerfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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