Weather & Climate in Haviland, KS

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

Haviland 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 2,147 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	2,147 ft (654 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	1,255/sq mi
Coordinates	37.6174°N, 99.1058°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Kiowa County County
Nearest Airport	Pratt Regional (PTT) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"

32% below US avg

Snowfall 16.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"

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

2,213 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	130 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	129 km	4 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	144 km	8 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	109 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	130 km	7 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	132 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	114 km	4 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	133 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	131 km	7 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	134 km	5 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	131 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	115 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	131 km	6 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	115 km	4 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	109 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	131 km	7 km
Jun 5, 2015	3 km SW of Danville, Kansas	M4.1	112 km	2 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	91 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	106 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2015	6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.1	145 km	0 km

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

Tornado History

742 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 191 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	42 km	28.8 mi	11
Mar 13, 1990	EF5	97 km	48.0 mi	1
May 18, 2013	EF4	67 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	79 km	19.5 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	83 km	72.2 mi	0
May 4, 1950	EF4	46 km	34.3 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	96 km	29.6 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	65 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	31 km	8.3 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	92 km	14.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	87 km	1.9 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	82 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	87 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	24 km	48.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	41 km	39.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	16 km	18.2 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	63 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	74 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	45 km	21.9 mi	2
May 4, 2007	EF3	9 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: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	OKS - STARBUCK	657,299	92 km
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	62 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	70 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	25 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	95 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	53 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	88 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	38 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,406	88 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	77 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	39 km
2020	EWB	5,706	65 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	70 km
2011	JORDEN SPRINGS	5,488	85 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	19 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	43 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	55 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	55 km
1989	UNNAMED	4,558	87 km
2021	BOILING SPRINGS	4,299	77 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)	1.8 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.0 in
May	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
June	74°F (24°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.0 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.0 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.2 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.8 in

Haviland has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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