Weather & Climate in Latham, KS

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

Latham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 317 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,468 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.8°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,468 ft (447 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	745/sq mi
Coordinates	37.5356°N, 96.6425°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Butler County County
Nearest Airport	Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"

3% above US avg

Snowfall 10.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.92"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	13.6 / 100
Community Resilience	67.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,161 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Sep 3, 2016	14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma	M5.8	126 km	6 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	127 km	8 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	129 km	5 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	135 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	131 km	6 km
Jun 21, 2020	9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma	M4.2	146 km	8 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	143 km	7 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	121 km	7 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	130 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	131 km	5 km
Aug 14, 2015	6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.1	129 km	0 km
Jun 5, 2015	3 km SW of Danville, Kansas	M4.1	117 km	2 km
Mar 29, 2017	8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma	M4.1	117 km	3 km
Jan 27, 2015	8 km NNW of Hunter, Oklahoma	M4.0	139 km	5 km
Jan 16, 2019	4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas	M4.0	82 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2015	4 km NW of Hunter, Oklahoma	M4.0	140 km	6 km
Mar 24, 2015	11 km ENE of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.0	149 km	7 km
Mar 12, 2015	Oklahoma	M3.9	136 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2015	7 km N of Hunter, Oklahoma	M3.9	135 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2014	10 km W of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M3.9	144 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

646 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 125 fatalities, 907 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991	EF5	74 km	46.0 mi	17
Mar 13, 1990	EF5	97 km	22.0 mi	1
May 25, 1955	EF5	86 km	56.4 mi	80
May 3, 1999	EF4	71 km	24.0 mi	6
Apr 26, 1991	EF4	69 km	25.0 mi	1
Jun 23, 1969	EF4	90 km	8.7 mi	0
Jun 10, 1958	EF4	48 km	9.0 mi	15
Apr 2, 1956	EF4	85 km	108.3 mi	2
Apr 29, 2022	EF3	50 km	12.7 mi	0
Jun 26, 2018	EF3	43 km	9.2 mi	0
Jul 7, 2016	EF3	50 km	4.2 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	95 km	16.5 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	62 km	13.2 mi	0
Jun 12, 2004	EF3	52 km	4.0 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	89 km	2.5 mi	0
May 29, 2004	EF3	86 km	2.5 mi	0
May 8, 2003	EF3	68 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1993	EF3	87 km	11.5 mi	0
May 16, 1991	EF3	71 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 1991	EF3	21 km	14.0 mi	1

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	RD 80	63,061	73 km
2014	UNNAMED	60,976	30 km
2014	UNNAMED	32,901	88 km
2002	UNNAMED	26,655	71 km
2014	UNNAMED	20,760	59 km
2015	UNNAMED	20,347	67 km
2004	UNNAMED	19,648	84 km
2018	WEST 60	18,715	84 km
2014	UNNAMED	17,075	93 km
2016	UNNAMED	15,100	78 km
1996	UNNAMED	14,832	91 km
2016	BAR-DEW LAKE	14,806	95 km
1996	UNNAMED	14,661	63 km
2018	18-85	14,632	56 km
2016	FERGUSON RANCH	13,625	13 km
1996	UNNAMED	13,265	56 km
1991	UNNAMED	13,063	39 km
1989	UNNAMED	12,241	36 km
1991	UNNAMED	12,063	90 km
2002	WEST UNIT	11,187	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	0.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	1.2 in
March	46°F (8°C)	2.5 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.9 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.7 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
July	78°F (26°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.7 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in
October	58°F (15°C)	3.0 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.3 in
December	35°F (1°C)	1.3 in

Latham has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.9").

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