Weather & Climate in Iuka, KS

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

Iuka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.1 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 1,951 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,951 ft (595 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	342/sq mi
Coordinates	37.7290°N, 98.7327°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pratt County County
Nearest Airport	Pratt Regional (PTT) 2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 15.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

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

2,737 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	138 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	137 km	4 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	128 km	8 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	74 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	123 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	138 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	107 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	139 km	7 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	149 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	141 km	7 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	148 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	124 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	109 km	4 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	139 km	7 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	139 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	134 km	7 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	74 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	102 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	140 km	6 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	71 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

793 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 291 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	75 km	28.8 mi	11
Mar 13, 1990	EF5	63 km	48.0 mi	1
May 18, 2013	EF4	79 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF4	86 km	50.3 mi	0
May 12, 2004	EF4	85 km	1.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	86 km	5.0 mi	1
Mar 26, 1991	EF4	66 km	13.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	75 km	19.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 1969	EF4	96 km	8.7 mi	0
Jun 8, 1950	EF4	97 km	17.1 mi	1
May 4, 1950	EF4	48 km	34.3 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	58 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	50 km	8.3 mi	0
Jul 13, 2015	EF3	83 km	5.3 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	96 km	16.5 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	68 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	60 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	28 km	39.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	58 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	98 km	20.9 mi	0

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	70 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	84 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	45 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,987	86 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	56 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	50 km
2017	HIGHLANDS	7,418	87 km
2022	COTTONWOOD COMPLEX	6,487	95 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,406	58 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	98 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	74 km
2020	EWB	5,706	75 km
2018	RICE COUNTY	5,504	90 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	90 km
2011	JORDEN SPRINGS	5,488	54 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	20 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	47 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	68 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	68 km
1989	UNNAMED	4,558	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.9 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.2 in
May	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	2.9 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.6 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.2 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.9 in

Iuka has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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