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Weather & Climate in Halstead, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Halstead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,392 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,392 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,656/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0018°N, 97.5085°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harvey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hutchinson Regional (HUT) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively 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
1,604 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 31, 2022 | 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.5 | 41 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2019 | 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2015 | 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Feb 19, 2021 | 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.2 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas | M4.1 | 90 km | 2 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.1 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.0 | 144 km | 7 km |
| May 23, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas | M4.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas | M4.0 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 2014 | 8 km W of Jefferson, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 10 km W of Jefferson, Oklahoma | M3.9 | 146 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
754 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 47 fatalities, 737 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF5 | 59 km | 46.0 mi | 17 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 52 km | 48.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 18 km | 22.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF4 | 79 km | 50.3 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2004 | EF4 | 93 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF4 | 76 km | 24.0 mi | 6 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF4 | 43 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1991 | EF4 | 48 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1969 | EF4 | 41 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1958 | EF4 | 46 km | 9.0 mi | 15 |
| Jun 8, 1950 | EF4 | 52 km | 17.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF3 | 50 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2016 | EF3 | 87 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2016 | EF3 | 93 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2015 | EF3 | 47 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2015 | EF3 | 22 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2012 | EF3 | 96 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 98 km | 18.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 52 km | 13.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF3 | 85 km | 16.5 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 | 100 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 60,976 | 89 km |
| 1998 | ANNUAL BUR | 60,039 | 98 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 26,655 | 81 km |
| 2000 | WEST SIDE MVD | 18,701 | 95 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 15,100 | 80 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 14,832 | 94 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 13,063 | 92 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 12,241 | 90 km |
| 2002 | WEST UNIT | 11,187 | 99 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 10,911 | 92 km |
| 2001 | TALLGRASS 01 | 10,737 | 94 km |
| 2016 | BURMAC | 10,668 | 17 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 9,081 | 99 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,987 | 47 km |
| 2018 | ROCK WALL | 8,468 | 92 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 8,105 | 54 km |
| 2004 | TALLGRASS 04 | 7,733 | 97 km |
| 1988 | SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE | 7,665 | 83 km |
| 2005 | TALLGRASS 2005 | 7,510 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
Halstead has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.7").