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Weather & Climate in Pretty Prairie, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pretty Prairie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°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 30.3 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,567 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,567 ft (478 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 953/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7801°N, 98.0225°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Reno County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hutchinson Regional (HUT) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2,408 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 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2015 | 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 106 km | 4 km |
| May 17, 2019 | 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.2 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 2021 | 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 110 km | 4 km |
| Mar 4, 2018 | 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 108 km | 7 km |
| Mar 5, 2018 | 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 3 km SW of Danville, Kansas | M4.1 | 58 km | 2 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.1 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 8 km W of Deer Creek, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 113 km | 3 km |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 4 km NW of Hunter, Oklahoma | M4.0 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.0 | 112 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
807 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 54 fatalities, 698 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF5 | 59 km | 46.0 mi | 17 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 66 km | 22.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 1 km | 48.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF4 | 73 km | 50.3 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2004 | EF4 | 59 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF4 | 75 km | 24.0 mi | 6 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF4 | 73 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1991 | EF4 | 21 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1976 | EF4 | 91 km | 19.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1969 | EF4 | 36 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1958 | EF4 | 88 km | 9.0 mi | 15 |
| Jun 8, 1950 | EF4 | 62 km | 17.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF3 | 75 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2017 | EF3 | 99 km | 26.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2015 | EF3 | 46 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2015 | EF3 | 33 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2012 | EF3 | 59 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2012 | EF3 | 51 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 65 km | 13.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 72 km | 18.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (16,448 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 16,448 | 98 km |
| 2016 | BURMAC | 10,668 | 46 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,987 | 49 km |
| 2008 | LARKIN | 8,397 | 96 km |
| 2017 | HIGHLANDS | 7,418 | 46 km |
| 2022 | COTTONWOOD COMPLEX | 6,487 | 40 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 6,406 | 55 km |
| 2006 | TWELTH STREET | 6,282 | 46 km |
| 2018 | RICE COUNTY | 5,504 | 54 km |
| 2011 | JORDEN SPRINGS | 5,488 | 50 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,168 | 83 km |
| 2020 | WHEAT STATE | 4,847 | 46 km |
| 2008 | LAKE CITY | 4,643 | 87 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 4,558 | 50 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 4,532 | 99 km |
| 2021 | BOILING SPRINGS | 4,299 | 58 km |
| 1989 | SLEEPER | 4,269 | 62 km |
| 2010 | BIG SALT MARSH | 3,960 | 61 km |
| 1991 | ROAD 484 | 3,626 | 62 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 3,618 | 57 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in |
Pretty Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 31°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").