Weather & Climate in Manter, KS

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

Manter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 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 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.9 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 3,491 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.8°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	368/sq mi
Coordinates	37.5245°N, 101.8832°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Stanton County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 21.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	9.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	35.3 / 100
Community Resilience	1.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Aug 17, 2009	8 km E of Eads, Colorado	M3.9	126 km	5 km
Jun 19, 2002	19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico	M3.7	147 km	5 km
Jan 2, 1998	21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado	M3.4	138 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	104 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2020	14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado	M2.7	100 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2016	13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.5	108 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 86 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1993	EF4	70 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF3	60 km	13.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	59 km	28.0 mi	2
May 29, 2001	EF3	91 km	3.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	84 km	13.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	100 km	28.0 mi	0
May 16, 1995	EF3	95 km	10.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	86 km	18.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	85 km	12.0 mi	0
May 9, 1972	EF3	46 km	2.7 mi	0
Jun 23, 1967	EF3	89 km	35.6 mi	1
Jun 6, 1951	EF3	46 km	44.8 mi	0
May 20, 1951	EF3	73 km	12.8 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	85 km	19.1 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	89 km	2.0 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	97 km	2.8 mi	0
May 31, 2010	EF2	81 km	9.2 mi	0
May 11, 2005	EF2	48 km	13.2 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	90 km	4.9 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	81 km	5.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	BADGER HOLE	49,146	21 km
2011	TUNNER	17,774	43 km
2018	RABBIT 22	10,393	49 km
2021	COBB FIRE	7,142	95 km
2011	HASKELL COUNTY	6,736	74 km
2006	MOUNT CARMEL	4,061	77 km
2019	C34	3,883	75 km
2017	BLACK MONDAY	3,376	97 km
2017	WINDSPLITTER	3,299	98 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,162	28 km
2017	2017-117	3,103	87 km
2006	STEELER	2,471	54 km
1988	UNNAMED	2,242	98 km
2023	MANVEL	2,038	80 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,719	84 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,663	78 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,588	99 km
2003	UNNAMED	1,496	48 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,352	88 km
1996	SECOND STREET	1,293	56 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.4 in
March	44°F (6°C)	0.9 in
April	53°F (12°C)	1.3 in
May	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in
June	73°F (23°C)	2.4 in
July	80°F (26°C)	2.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.2 in
September	68°F (20°C)	1.6 in
October	55°F (13°C)	0.9 in
November	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
December	33°F (1°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

Manter has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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