Weather & Climate in Natoma, KS

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

Natoma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.7 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 1,829 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	53.3°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,829 ft (557 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	883/sq mi
Coordinates	39.1885°N, 99.0242°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rooks County County
Nearest Airport	Hays Regional (HYS) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 19.7"

Wettest Month (May) 3.54"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	14.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	48.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

182 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	35 km	3 km
Jul 17, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.8	116 km	3 km
Jun 12, 2017	8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas	M3.7	99 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2017	5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.7	96 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2017	6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.6	96 km	5 km
May 6, 2021	5 km S of Formoso, Kansas	M3.6	107 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	Kansas	M3.5	81 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2025	9 km S of Hill City, Kansas	M3.5	70 km	11 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	32 km	5 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	35 km	5 km
Aug 2, 2025	6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas	M3.4	139 km	5 km
Jul 26, 2022	8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska	M3.4	115 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2023	Nebraska	M3.4	125 km	10 km
Apr 4, 2017	3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	96 km	15 km
May 21, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	99 km	16 km
Jun 25, 2025	10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas	M3.4	38 km	13 km
Jul 29, 2021	11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas	M3.3	82 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1992	19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas	M3.3	66 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.3	99 km	13 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	51 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

702 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 204 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	79 km	5.0 mi	1
May 7, 1993	EF4	54 km	25.5 mi	1
Jun 15, 1992	EF4	74 km	3.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF4	61 km	56.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF4	41 km	33.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	56 km	61.9 mi	0
Jun 27, 1951	EF4	76 km	0.8 mi	5
May 27, 2013	EF3	85 km	5.7 mi	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	98 km	8.4 mi	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	89 km	3.9 mi	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	80 km	11.9 mi	0
May 29, 2008	EF3	68 km	18.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	98 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	92 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1999	EF3	98 km	10.0 mi	0
Oct 16, 1998	EF3	72 km	26.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	75 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 11, 1991	EF3	43 km	6.0 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF3	92 km	26.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1990	EF3	88 km	37.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	FOUR COUNTY	122,971	12 km
2022	NESS/ELLIS COUNTY	14,699	72 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,328	23 km
1996	UNNAMED	4,972	68 km
2017	GORHAM	4,054	30 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,330	55 km
2009	ROSEBROOK	2,968	87 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,760	89 km
2017	FELLHOELTER	1,664	39 km
2024	CODELL RD	1,609	22 km
2021	NORTH LAKE	1,530	80 km
2009	CRAIG NALER	1,464	47 km
2010	H-RX-F KIR NON NFP	1,435	54 km
2022	KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX	1,367	52 km
2016	KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS	1,123	57 km
2011	W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR	1,083	57 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,057	27 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,029	71 km
2008	H RX F BOTTOMS	1,009	50 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,009	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	32°F (0°C)	0.7 in
March	42°F (5°C)	2.2 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.2 in
May	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	3.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.0 in
September	68°F (20°C)	2.5 in
October	56°F (13°C)	1.6 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.1 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	0.6 in

Natoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

View full profile of Natoma, KS →