Weather & Climate in Hunter, KS

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

Hunter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.3 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 1,603 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,603 ft (489 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	310/sq mi
Coordinates	39.2350°N, 98.3961°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Mitchell County County
Nearest Airport	Salina Regional (SLN) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"

24% below US avg

Snowfall 15.3"

Wettest Month (May) 3.94"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	29.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	31.2 / 100
Community Resilience	71.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

215 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	89 km	3 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	140 km	5 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	139 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	140 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.8	86 km	3 km
Jun 12, 2017	5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.7	60 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2017	8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas	M3.7	61 km	5 km
May 6, 2021	5 km S of Formoso, Kansas	M3.6	65 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2017	6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.6	60 km	5 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	89 km	5 km
Oct 10, 2024	6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas	M3.5	129 km	10 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	87 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	Kansas	M3.5	54 km	5 km
May 15, 2025	5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas	M3.5	136 km	5 km
Mar 12, 2020	6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas	M3.5	130 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2025	9 km S of Hill City, Kansas	M3.5	124 km	11 km
May 21, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	62 km	16 km
Jul 26, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.4	85 km	5 km
Mar 8, 2018	2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas	M3.4	137 km	11 km
Sep 18, 2023	Nebraska	M3.4	105 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

705 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 191 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 25, 2016	EF4	87 km	25.1 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF4	93 km	50.3 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	88 km	5.0 mi	1
May 7, 1993	EF4	39 km	25.5 mi	1
Jun 15, 1992	EF4	26 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 13, 1990	EF4	91 km	131.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF4	89 km	33.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF4	85 km	56.0 mi	0
May 20, 1957	EF4	60 km	44.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	34 km	61.9 mi	0
May 1, 2018	EF3	55 km	15.8 mi	0
Oct 6, 2016	EF3	95 km	6.5 mi	0
May 28, 2013	EF3	63 km	2.3 mi	0
May 27, 2013	EF3	70 km	5.7 mi	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	82 km	16.5 mi	0
May 29, 2008	EF3	65 km	55.2 mi	0
May 29, 2008	EF3	27 km	18.9 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	27 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	49 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 11, 1991	EF3	91 km	6.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	FOUR COUNTY	122,971	58 km
1988	UNNAMED	14,832	64 km
2022	NORTH BRANCH	10,926	80 km
1988	SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE	7,665	77 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,328	74 km
1988	UNNAMED	4,113	76 km
2017	GORHAM	4,054	63 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,401	78 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,330	59 km
2009	ROSEBROOK	2,968	37 km
1989	UNNAMED	2,684	76 km
2017	2017-00000869	1,932	89 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,878	87 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,760	92 km
2017	FELLHOELTER	1,664	87 km
2024	CODELL RD	1,609	69 km
2009	CRAIG NALER	1,464	19 km
2010	H-RX-F KIR NON NFP	1,435	82 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,394	73 km
2022	KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX	1,367	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (0°C)	0.8 in
March	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.3 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.6 in
July	80°F (26°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.1 in
September	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in
October	56°F (13°C)	1.9 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.1 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	0.8 in

Hunter has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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