Weather & Climate in Stafford, KS

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

Stafford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.1 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 1,856 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,856 ft (566 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density	739/sq mi
Coordinates	37.9624°N, 98.5993°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pratt County County
Nearest Airport	Pratt Regional (PTT) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 15.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	54.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.0 / 100
Community Resilience	80.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

1,569 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	55 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	143 km	8 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	142 km	10 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	128 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	143 km	5 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	55 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	120 km	7 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	147 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	131 km	4 km
Aug 14, 2015	6 km WNW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.1	144 km	0 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	122 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	52 km	5 km
Jun 5, 2015	3 km SW of Danville, Kansas	M4.1	98 km	2 km
Mar 24, 2015	11 km ENE of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.0	141 km	7 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	67 km	5 km
Jan 16, 2019	4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas	M4.0	148 km	5 km
Sep 20, 2016	6 km NNE of Wakita, Oklahoma	M3.9	129 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2014	1 km NE of Medford, Oklahoma	M3.9	149 km	5 km
Sep 6, 2016	6 km N of Wakita, Oklahoma	M3.9	129 km	4 km
Feb 3, 2015	6 km SSE of Burlington, Oklahoma	M3.8	126 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

820 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 244 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990	EF5	55 km	48.0 mi	1
May 18, 2013	EF4	79 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF4	58 km	50.3 mi	0
May 12, 2004	EF4	96 km	1.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	62 km	5.0 mi	1
Jun 15, 1992	EF4	93 km	6.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 1991	EF4	48 km	13.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	99 km	19.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 1969	EF4	90 km	8.7 mi	0
Jun 8, 1950	EF4	71 km	17.1 mi	1
May 4, 1950	EF4	46 km	34.3 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	45 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	60 km	8.3 mi	0
Jul 13, 2015	EF3	59 km	5.3 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	84 km	16.5 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	84 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	75 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	26 km	39.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	79 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	45 km	18.2 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	97 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	73 km
2016	BURMAC	10,668	83 km
1994	UNNAMED	8,987	62 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	53 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	78 km
2017	HIGHLANDS	7,418	64 km
2022	COTTONWOOD COMPLEX	6,487	77 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,406	30 km
2006	TWELTH STREET	6,282	84 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	98 km
2018	RICE COUNTY	5,504	66 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	94 km
2011	JORDEN SPRINGS	5,488	27 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	40 km
2020	WHEAT STATE	4,847	84 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	75 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	96 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	96 km
1989	UNNAMED	4,558	28 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.9 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.9 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.6 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.2 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.9 in

Stafford has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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