Weather & Climate in Greensburg, KS

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

Greensburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.3 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 2,233 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.8°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,233 ft (681 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density	393/sq mi
Coordinates	37.6049°N, 99.2896°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Kiowa County County
Nearest Airport	Pratt Regional (PTT) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"

32% below US avg

Snowfall 16.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	15.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	39.7 / 100
Community Resilience	63.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

1,865 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	134 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	133 km	4 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	125 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	134 km	7 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	135 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	125 km	4 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	143 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	135 km	7 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	145 km	5 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	135 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	128 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	135 km	6 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	125 km	4 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	124 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	135 km	7 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	97 km	5 km
Jun 5, 2015	3 km SW of Danville, Kansas	M4.1	127 km	2 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	122 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	134 km	9 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	134 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

720 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 121 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	31 km	28.8 mi	11
May 18, 2013	EF4	62 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	90 km	19.5 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	89 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	67 km	72.2 mi	0
May 4, 1950	EF4	50 km	34.3 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	80 km	29.6 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	70 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	93 km	7.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	75 km	14.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	73 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	29 km	8.3 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	97 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	51 km	39.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	8 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	27 km	18.2 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	74 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	49 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	60 km	21.9 mi	2
May 4, 2007	EF3	44 km	17.4 mi	1

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	OKS - STARBUCK	657,299	79 km
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	68 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	74 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	32 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	86 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	55 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	78 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	46 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	76 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	26 km
2020	EWB	5,706	71 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	61 km
2011	JORDEN SPRINGS	5,488	99 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	33 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	54 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	60 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	60 km
1989	UNNAMED	4,558	100 km
2021	BOILING SPRINGS	4,299	89 km
1989	SLEEPER	4,269	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.8 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.7 in
April	54°F (12°C)	1.9 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.5 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.0 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.4 in
October	58°F (14°C)	1.9 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.1 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.8 in

Greensburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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