Weather & Climate in Macksville, KS

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

Macksville 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 2,026 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	2,026 ft (618 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	585/sq mi
Coordinates	37.9572°N, 98.9689°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pratt County County
Nearest Airport	Pratt Regional (PTT) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 15.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"

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

922 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	146 km	3 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	88 km	5 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	139 km	4 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	87 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	135 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	140 km	4 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	123 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	85 km	5 km
Jun 5, 2015	3 km SW of Danville, Kansas	M4.1	120 km	2 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	59 km	5 km
Sep 6, 2016	6 km N of Wakita, Oklahoma	M3.9	147 km	4 km
Sep 20, 2016	6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma	M3.9	147 km	5 km
Feb 3, 2015	6 km SSE of Burlington, Oklahoma	M3.8	134 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2015	6 km NW of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M3.8	145 km	4 km
Mar 6, 2018	3 km WNW of Byron, Oklahoma	M3.8	129 km	8 km
Sep 26, 2016	9 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M3.8	141 km	7 km
Mar 3, 2015	4 km W of Freeport, Kansas	M3.8	126 km	10 km
Dec 16, 2013	10 km SE of Freeport, Kansas	M3.8	140 km	5 km
Mar 16, 2017	2 km NNW of Lambert, Oklahoma	M3.8	148 km	6 km
May 16, 2017	1 km NNW of Lambert, Oklahoma	M3.7	148 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

817 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 277 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	79 km	28.8 mi	11
Mar 13, 1990	EF5	86 km	48.0 mi	1
May 18, 2013	EF4	49 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF4	80 km	50.3 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	63 km	5.0 mi	1
Mar 26, 1991	EF4	81 km	13.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	100 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 8, 1950	EF4	100 km	17.1 mi	1
May 4, 1950	EF4	16 km	34.3 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	27 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	97 km	7.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	28 km	8.3 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	95 km	1.9 mi	0
Jul 13, 2015	EF3	90 km	5.3 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	93 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	52 km	48.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	7 km	39.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	61 km	21.9 mi	2
May 23, 2008	EF3	96 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	24 km	18.2 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	95 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	62 km
2022	NESS/ELLIS COUNTY	14,699	99 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,987	92 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	24 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	80 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	72 km
2017	HIGHLANDS	7,418	95 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,406	56 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	75 km
2020	EWB	5,706	99 km
2018	RICE COUNTY	5,504	95 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	62 km
2011	JORDEN SPRINGS	5,488	55 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	24 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	74 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	91 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	91 km
1989	UNNAMED	4,558	56 km
2021	BOILING SPRINGS	4,299	44 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)	0.8 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.8 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in
June	74°F (24°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.0 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.0 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.1 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.9 in

Macksville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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