Weather & Climate in Hudson, KS

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

Hudson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.1 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 1,870 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	56.4°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,870 ft (570 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	677/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1049°N, 98.6607°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Stafford County County
Nearest Airport	Pratt Regional (PTT) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"

24% below US avg

Snowfall 18.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	23.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	37.0 / 100
Community Resilience	49.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

854 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	140 km	3 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	61 km	5 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	145 km	4 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	136 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	147 km	4 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	60 km	5 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	137 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	58 km	5 km
Jun 5, 2015	3 km SW of Danville, Kansas	M4.1	114 km	2 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	79 km	5 km
Sep 20, 2016	6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma	M3.9	146 km	5 km
Sep 6, 2016	6 km N of Wakita, Oklahoma	M3.9	146 km	4 km
Mar 6, 2018	3 km WNW of Byron, Oklahoma	M3.8	136 km	8 km
Feb 3, 2015	6 km SSE of Burlington, Oklahoma	M3.8	143 km	5 km
Mar 3, 2015	4 km W of Freeport, Kansas	M3.8	121 km	10 km
Sep 26, 2016	9 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M3.8	147 km	7 km
Dec 16, 2013	10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas	M3.8	134 km	5 km
Nov 2, 2017	Oklahoma	M3.7	136 km	10 km
Jun 10, 2017	6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas	M3.7	114 km	4 km
Sep 6, 2016	4 km NNW of Wakita, Oklahoma	M3.7	146 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

803 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 235 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990	EF5	67 km	48.0 mi	1
May 18, 2013	EF4	71 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF4	49 km	50.3 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	45 km	5.0 mi	1
May 7, 1993	EF4	89 km	25.5 mi	1
Jun 15, 1992	EF4	91 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 1991	EF4	56 km	13.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1950	EF4	69 km	17.1 mi	1
May 4, 1950	EF4	41 km	34.3 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	33 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	60 km	8.3 mi	0
Jul 13, 2015	EF3	59 km	5.3 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	93 km	16.5 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	91 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	83 km	48.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	27 km	39.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	70 km	21.9 mi	2
May 23, 2008	EF3	52 km	18.2 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	75 km	23.5 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	59 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	84 km
1988	UNNAMED	14,832	94 km
2016	BURMAC	10,668	87 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,987	62 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	45 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	92 km
1988	SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE	7,665	99 km
2017	HIGHLANDS	7,418	65 km
2022	COTTONWOOD COMPLEX	6,487	82 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,406	24 km
2006	TWELTH STREET	6,282	88 km
2018	RICE COUNTY	5,504	64 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	88 km
2011	JORDEN SPRINGS	5,488	25 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	48 km
2020	WHEAT STATE	4,847	88 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	90 km
1989	UNNAMED	4,558	26 km
2021	BOILING SPRINGS	4,299	13 km
1989	SLEEPER	4,269	17 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.8 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.8 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.6 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.1 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.9 in

Hudson has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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