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Weather & Climate in Hardtner, KS

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

Hardtner enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,427 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,427 ft (435 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density857/sq mi
Coordinates37.0144°N, 98.6492°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBarber County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.5 / 100
Community Resilience55.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,339 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 59 km 8 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 58 km 4 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 131 km 5 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 129 km 6 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 78 km 8 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 127 km 5 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 149 km 5 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 62 km 7 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 59 km 7 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 40 km 4 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 60 km 7 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 92 km 5 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 59 km 10 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 93 km 6 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 61 km 5 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 129 km 6 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 50 km 7 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 127 km 5 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 61 km 6 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 86 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

658 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 158 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 81 km 28.8 mi 11
May 12, 2004 EF4 65 km 1.2 mi 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 68 km 20.6 mi 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 12 km 19.5 mi 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 67 km 82.7 mi 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 53 km 9.7 mi 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 48 km 9.7 mi 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 93 km 48.0 mi 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 77 km 18.1 mi 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 60 km 47.7 mi 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 89 km 18.2 mi 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 42 km 11.0 mi 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 90 km 5.0 mi 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 52 km 21.9 mi 2
May 4, 2007 EF3 87 km 23.5 mi 0
May 4, 2007 EF3 84 km 18.2 mi 1
May 29, 2004 EF3 99 km 2.5 mi 0
May 26, 1991 EF3 89 km 12.5 mi 0
Apr 12, 1991 EF3 85 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 12, 1991 EF3 84 km 9.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 19 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 27 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 68 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 79 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 78 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 79 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 74 km
2022 217 18,293 64 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 55 km
2016 BUFFALO 16,160 94 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 41 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,276 49 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 86 km
2020 EWB 5,706 20 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 85 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 67 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 49 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 45 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 36 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in

Hardtner has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.7").

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