Weather & Climate in Nashville, KS

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

Nashville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°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 33.1 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,741 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	57.5°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,741 ft (531 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	248/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4384°N, 98.4228°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Kingman County County
Nearest Airport	Pratt Regional (PTT) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"

13% below US avg

Snowfall 11.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	35.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.1 / 100
Community Resilience	71.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

3,437 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	109 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	108 km	4 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	86 km	8 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	76 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	111 km	7 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	107 km	5 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	82 km	10 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	112 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	68 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	110 km	7 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	105 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	83 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	111 km	6 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	76 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	111 km	7 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	110 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	60 km	7 km
Mar 5, 2018	5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	122 km	8 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	92 km	7 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	123 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

745 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 44 fatalities, 641 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	91 km	28.8 mi	11
Apr 26, 1991	EF5	83 km	46.0 mi	17
Mar 13, 1990	EF5	51 km	48.0 mi	1
May 12, 2004	EF4	44 km	1.2 mi	0
May 3, 1999	EF4	91 km	24.0 mi	6
Mar 26, 1991	EF4	68 km	13.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	42 km	19.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 1969	EF4	72 km	8.7 mi	0
Mar 16, 1965	EF4	98 km	82.7 mi	0
May 4, 1950	EF4	90 km	34.3 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	99 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	88 km	8.3 mi	0
Jul 13, 2015	EF3	92 km	5.3 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	81 km	16.5 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	26 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	19 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	96 km	13.2 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	70 km	39.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	64 km	18.1 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	86 km	48.0 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	52 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	68 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	54 km
2016	BURMAC	10,668	98 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,987	96 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	98 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	47 km
2017	HIGHLANDS	7,418	94 km
2022	COTTONWOOD COMPLEX	6,487	92 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,406	83 km
2006	TWELTH STREET	6,282	98 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	89 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	93 km
2020	EWB	5,706	57 km
2011	JORDEN SPRINGS	5,488	77 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	58 km
2008	BYRON	5,033	68 km
2020	WHEAT STATE	4,847	98 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	73 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	37 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	0.9 in
March	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
May	65°F (19°C)	3.8 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.1 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.9 in
October	59°F (15°C)	2.3 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.6 in
December	35°F (1°C)	0.9 in

Nashville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.7").

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