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Weather & Climate in Hillsboro, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hillsboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 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 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,433 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,433 ft (437 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3527°N, 97.1996°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salina Regional (SLN) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
397 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 19, 2020 | 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.5 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.2 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas | M4.1 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.1 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas | M4.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2015 | 4 km W of Freeport, Kansas | M3.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas | M3.8 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Dec 16, 2013 | 10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas | M3.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 3 km NNW of Freeport, Kansas | M3.7 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas | M3.7 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.7 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Jun 10, 2017 | 6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas | M3.7 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 10 km N of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.7 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Mar 16, 2014 | 3 km WSW of Freeport, Kansas | M3.7 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Jun 1, 2017 | 6 km SE of Harper, Kansas | M3.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 9 km SE of Harper, Kansas | M3.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2014 | 8 km NE of Bluff City, Kansas | M3.6 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 2015 | 4 km WSW of Freeport, Kansas | M3.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Anthony, Kansas | M3.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
676 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 646 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 97 km | 48.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 30 km | 22.0 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 2016 | EF4 | 74 km | 25.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF4 | 92 km | 50.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF4 | 96 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF4 | 41 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1991 | EF4 | 86 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1974 | EF4 | 86 km | 37.5 mi | 6 |
| Jun 23, 1969 | EF4 | 88 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1958 | EF4 | 58 km | 9.0 mi | 15 |
| Jun 8, 1950 | EF4 | 64 km | 17.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF3 | 81 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2018 | EF3 | 99 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 2018 | EF3 | 88 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2016 | EF3 | 53 km | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2016 | EF3 | 79 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2015 | EF3 | 71 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2015 | EF3 | 69 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2013 | EF3 | 88 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 90 km | 13.2 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 | 74 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 60,976 | 86 km |
| 1998 | ANNUAL BUR | 60,039 | 57 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 26,655 | 55 km |
| 2000 | WEST SIDE MVD | 18,701 | 54 km |
| 2016 | BURLEY HILL | 16,381 | 88 km |
| 2023 | WAGSTAFF | 16,111 | 96 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 15,512 | 100 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 15,100 | 50 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 14,832 | 69 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 14,832 | 82 km |
| 2010 | RANGE 51 | 13,760 | 100 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 13,063 | 84 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 12,241 | 83 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 12,063 | 70 km |
| 2002 | WEST UNIT | 11,187 | 74 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 11,123 | 74 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 10,911 | 74 km |
| 2001 | TALLGRASS 01 | 10,737 | 54 km |
| 2016 | BURMAC | 10,668 | 51 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2 in |
Hillsboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 31°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.9").