Weather & Climate in Ingalls, KS

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

Ingalls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.3 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 2,679 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,679 ft (817 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	1,173/sq mi
Coordinates	37.8286°N, 100.4533°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Gray County County
Nearest Airport	Garden City Regional (GCK) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 17.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	36.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	38.5 / 100
Community Resilience	16.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively High
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

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	139 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.4	138 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.3	139 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1992	19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas	M3.3	130 km	5 km
Aug 15, 2017	28 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	137 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2018	28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.1	138 km	3 km
Jul 21, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	134 km	7 km
Aug 15, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	135 km	5 km
Oct 13, 2017	7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	127 km	4 km
Oct 25, 1999	2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	130 km	26 km
Jan 7, 1999	5 km WNW of Liebenthal, Kansas	M3.0	133 km	5 km
Jan 21, 2018	27 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.9	136 km	6 km
Aug 12, 2019	26 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.9	136 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2017	23 km NE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.9	131 km	8 km
Jul 24, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M2.9	134 km	3 km
Jan 25, 2018	26 km NW of Freedom, Oklahoma	M2.8	141 km	0 km
Mar 23, 1995	7 km NNE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.8	128 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2017	6 km N of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.8	127 km	3 km
Jan 21, 2020	12 km NNE of Rosston, Oklahoma	M2.8	113 km	7 km
Jul 25, 2017	26 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.7	135 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

708 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 92 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 2013	EF4	93 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	42 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	54 km	72.2 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	60 km	29.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	46 km	14.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	55 km	7.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	36 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	52 km	11.0 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	90 km	51.3 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	98 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	84 km	20.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	44 km	29.1 mi	0
Mar 27, 2004	EF3	87 km	10.0 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	79 km	4.0 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	87 km	10.0 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	81 km	8.5 mi	0
Jun 22, 1999	EF3	99 km	4.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	99 km	13.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	39 km	28.0 mi	0
May 16, 1995	EF3	40 km	10.0 mi	0

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	97 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	86 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	89 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	70 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	63 km
2011	HASKELL COUNTY	6,736	71 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	98 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	74 km
2006	HODGEMAN WEST	4,051	43 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,967	72 km
2010	MILLER	3,567	91 km
2022	MILLER RANCH	3,563	88 km
2017	BLACK MONDAY	3,376	85 km
2017	2017-117	3,103	48 km
2008	LEXINGTON	3,076	98 km
2022	23 FIRE	2,704	100 km
1997	UNNAMED	2,052	84 km
2017	GRASSFIRES 30617	1,957	42 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,614	90 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,538	74 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)	0.6 in
March	44°F (6°C)	1.5 in
April	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.3 in
June	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	80°F (27°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.5 in
September	68°F (20°C)	1.9 in
October	56°F (13°C)	1.2 in
November	42°F (5°C)	0.9 in
December	33°F (0°C)	0.5 in

Ingalls has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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