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Weather & Climate in Healy, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Healy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.4 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 2,856 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,856 ft (871 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6030°N, 100.6176°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Garden City Regional (GCK) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
51 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 |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas | M3.5 | 101 km | 11 km |
| May 30, 1991 | 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas | M3.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| May 31, 2019 | 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas | M3.5 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.3 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.3 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1992 | 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas | M3.3 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.2 | 101 km | 3 km |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.1 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2019 | Kansas | M3.1 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas | M3.1 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 2 km SW of Zurich, Kansas | M3.0 | 121 km | 12 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 5 km NNW of Zurich, Kansas | M3.0 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 9 km SSW of Natoma, Kansas | M3.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 4 km E of Catharine, Kansas | M3.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas | M3.0 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 7, 1999 | 5 km WNW of Liebenthal, Kansas | M3.0 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2019 | 2 km E of Zurich, Kansas | M2.9 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Kansas | M2.9 | 102 km | 6 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 3 km SSE of Hill City, Kansas | M2.9 | 107 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
662 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 176 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 23, 2008 | EF4 | 47 km | 11.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF4 | 74 km | 26.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1951 | EF4 | 80 km | 0.8 mi | 5 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 68 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 57 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 96 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 64 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 75 km | 29.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2005 | EF3 | 60 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1999 | EF3 | 69 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 16, 1998 | EF3 | 87 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1995 | EF3 | 84 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1995 | EF3 | 70 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1991 | EF3 | 85 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 1990 | EF3 | 77 km | 37.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1985 | EF3 | 93 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 23 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 80 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 51 km | 6.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 13 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NESS/ELLIS COUNTY (14,699 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | NESS/ELLIS COUNTY | 14,699 | 91 km |
| 2017 | HODGEMAN COUNTY | 8,518 | 84 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 4,972 | 92 km |
| 2006 | HODGEMAN WEST | 4,051 | 66 km |
| 2017 | 2017-117 | 3,103 | 89 km |
| 2008 | GOVE EAST | 1,849 | 38 km |
| 2021 | NORTH LAKE | 1,530 | 74 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,417 | 21 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,154 | 71 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in |
Healy has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.5").