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Weather & Climate in Hanston, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hanston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.2 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 2,160 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,160 ft (658 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 963/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1230°N, 99.7127°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hodgeman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dodge City Regional (DDC) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
95 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 | 124 km | 3 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.1 | 150 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas | M4.0 | 102 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 2019 | 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas | M3.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1991 | 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas | M3.5 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas | M3.5 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas | M3.4 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1992 | 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas | M3.3 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.3 | 100 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2015 | 8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas | M3.3 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.3 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.2 | 99 km | 3 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas | M3.1 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.1 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas | M3.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 3 km N of Partridge, Kansas | M3.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2019 | Kansas | M3.1 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas | M3.1 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 28 km SSE of Protection, Kansas | M3.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
832 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 161 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 4, 2007 | EF5 | 88 km | 28.8 mi | 11 |
| May 18, 2013 | EF4 | 21 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2001 | EF4 | 92 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF4 | 34 km | 26.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1955 | EF4 | 77 km | 72.2 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1950 | EF4 | 53 km | 34.3 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2019 | EF3 | 94 km | 29.6 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2017 | EF3 | 61 km | 26.6 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 30 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 42 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 41 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 78 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 48 km | 8.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 74 km | 39.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 64 km | 48.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 56 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 87 km | 20.9 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 72 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2007 | EF3 | 68 km | 23.5 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2007 | EF3 | 74 km | 18.2 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (16,448 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 16,448 | 100 km |
| 2022 | NESS/ELLIS COUNTY | 14,699 | 66 km |
| 2022 | GARFIELD | 8,650 | 47 km |
| 2017 | HODGEMAN COUNTY | 8,518 | 13 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,764 | 81 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 5,494 | 8 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,168 | 78 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 4,972 | 71 km |
| 2006 | HODGEMAN WEST | 4,051 | 39 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,967 | 98 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,613 | 89 km |
| 2010 | MILLER | 3,567 | 97 km |
| 2022 | MILLER RANCH | 3,563 | 92 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 3,519 | 84 km |
| 2008 | LEXINGTON | 3,076 | 97 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,684 | 97 km |
| 2008 | KIOWA | 2,660 | 62 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,008 | 49 km |
| 2017 | GRASSFIRES 30617 | 1,957 | 52 km |
| 2008 | GOVE EAST | 1,849 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in |
Hanston has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 31°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").