Weather & Climate in Isabel, KS

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

Isabel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,849 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	57.9°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,849 ft (564 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	412/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4672°N, 98.5515°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pratt County County
Nearest Airport	Pratt Regional (PTT) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 9.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	54.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.0 / 100
Community Resilience	80.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
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	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

3,270 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	110 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	109 km	4 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	96 km	8 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	80 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	112 km	7 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	116 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	89 km	10 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	113 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	74 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	110 km	7 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	115 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	91 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	112 km	6 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	80 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	111 km	7 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	111 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	69 km	7 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	131 km	8 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	102 km	7 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	132 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

748 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 38 fatalities, 432 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	80 km	28.8 mi	11
Apr 26, 1991	EF5	95 km	46.0 mi	17
Mar 13, 1990	EF5	58 km	48.0 mi	1
May 12, 2004	EF4	56 km	1.2 mi	0
Mar 26, 1991	EF4	71 km	13.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	44 km	19.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 1969	EF4	82 km	8.7 mi	0
May 4, 1950	EF4	80 km	34.3 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	91 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	77 km	8.3 mi	0
Jul 13, 2015	EF3	94 km	5.3 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	90 km	16.5 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	37 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	31 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	75 km	48.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	61 km	39.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	75 km	18.1 mi	0
May 10, 2010	EF3	87 km	47.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	53 km	18.2 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	7 km	21.9 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	47 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	63 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	43 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,987	98 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	89 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	38 km
2017	HIGHLANDS	7,418	97 km
2022	COTTONWOOD COMPLEX	6,487	98 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,406	80 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	82 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	82 km
2020	EWB	5,706	52 km
2011	JORDEN SPRINGS	5,488	75 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	47 km
2008	BYRON	5,033	76 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	79 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	29 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	50 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	50 km
1989	UNNAMED	4,558	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	0.9 in
March	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.5 in
May	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	82°F (28°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.7 in
October	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in
December	35°F (2°C)	0.9 in

Isabel has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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