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Weather & Climate in Matfield Green, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matfield Green experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 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 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,320 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,320 ft (402 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 429/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1597°N, 96.5620°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chase County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
209 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 19, 2020 | 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.2 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas | M4.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas | M3.8 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 10 km N of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.7 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Aug 19, 2016 | 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas | M3.5 | 128 km | 2 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas | M3.5 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas | M3.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas | M3.5 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas | M3.5 | 76 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas | M3.5 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2022 | 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas | M3.5 | 126 km | 2 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas | M3.4 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas | M3.4 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 7 km S of Cheney, Kansas | M3.4 | 125 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2015 | 12 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.4 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Aug 5, 2017 | 4 km ENE of Milan, Kansas | M3.4 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Aug 5, 2017 | 10 km N of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.4 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas | M3.4 | 122 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
603 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 86 fatalities, 596 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 76 km | 22.0 mi | 1 |
| May 20, 1957 | EF5 | 98 km | 69.4 mi | 44 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF4 | 100 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1974 | EF4 | 42 km | 37.5 mi | 6 |
| Jun 10, 1958 | EF4 | 53 km | 9.0 mi | 15 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF3 | 81 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2018 | EF3 | 45 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2016 | EF3 | 24 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 97 km | 13.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2011 | EF3 | 62 km | 10.1 mi | 1 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF3 | 94 km | 15.3 mi | 1 |
| Jun 12, 2004 | EF3 | 97 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF3 | 85 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF3 | 67 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 78 km | 14.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 62 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 17, 1985 | EF3 | 73 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 15, 1980 | EF3 | 94 km | 13.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1971 | EF3 | 71 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1965 | EF3 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
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 | 15 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 60,976 | 42 km |
| 1998 | ANNUAL BUR | 60,039 | 34 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 26,655 | 4 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 20,760 | 92 km |
| 2000 | WEST SIDE MVD | 18,701 | 36 km |
| 2016 | BURLEY HILL | 16,381 | 96 km |
| 2023 | WAGSTAFF | 16,111 | 80 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 15,512 | 76 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 15,100 | 11 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 14,832 | 24 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 14,661 | 47 km |
| 2018 | 18-85 | 14,632 | 68 km |
| 2016 | FERGUSON RANCH | 13,625 | 75 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 13,265 | 91 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 13,063 | 34 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 12,241 | 36 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 12,063 | 23 km |
| 2002 | WEST UNIT | 11,187 | 15 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 11,123 | 17 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
Matfield Green has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").