Weather & Climate in Tampa, KS

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

Tampa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°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 34.3 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,427 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	57.5°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,427 ft (435 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	839/sq mi
Coordinates	38.5481°N, 97.1542°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Marion County County
Nearest Airport	Salina Regional (SLN) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"

10% below US avg

Snowfall 12.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.28"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	35.8 / 100
Community Resilience	82.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively 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: M4.5.

Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	92 km	5 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	93 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	95 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2019	15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas	M3.8	36 km	5 km
Mar 14, 2021	5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas	M3.5	92 km	5 km
Mar 12, 2020	6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas	M3.5	24 km	5 km
May 15, 2025	5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas	M3.5	25 km	5 km
Mar 20, 2022	9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas	M3.5	126 km	2 km
Aug 19, 2016	7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas	M3.5	123 km	2 km
Oct 10, 2024	6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas	M3.5	28 km	10 km
Mar 14, 2021	3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas	M3.5	93 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2014	3 km E of Milan, Kansas	M3.4	149 km	5 km
Mar 14, 2021	3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas	M3.4	93 km	5 km
Mar 8, 2018	2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas	M3.4	89 km	11 km
Aug 5, 2017	4 km ENE of Milan, Kansas	M3.4	148 km	3 km
Aug 31, 2017	7 km S of Cheney, Kansas	M3.4	123 km	5 km
Aug 2, 2025	6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas	M3.4	38 km	5 km
Mar 24, 2020	8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas	M3.3	26 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2013	5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas	M3.3	150 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2023	6 km N of Bennington, Kansas	M3.3	71 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

643 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 29 fatalities, 474 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990	EF5	50 km	22.0 mi	1
May 25, 2016	EF4	55 km	25.1 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF4	97 km	50.3 mi	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF4	75 km	8.6 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF4	49 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1974	EF4	83 km	37.5 mi	6
May 19, 1960	EF4	98 km	20.6 mi	0
Jun 10, 1958	EF4	79 km	9.0 mi	15
Jun 8, 1950	EF4	72 km	17.1 mi	1
May 1, 2018	EF3	77 km	15.8 mi	0
Oct 6, 2016	EF3	38 km	6.5 mi	0
Jul 7, 2016	EF3	90 km	4.2 mi	0
Jul 13, 2015	EF3	83 km	5.3 mi	0
May 6, 2015	EF3	90 km	16.5 mi	0
May 28, 2013	EF3	73 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	51 km	16.5 mi	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	38 km	15.3 mi	1
May 24, 1990	EF3	89 km	60.0 mi	0
Mar 13, 1990	EF3	67 km	18.0 mi	0
Aug 17, 1985	EF3	71 km	2.0 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	79 km
1998	ANNUAL BUR	60,039	53 km
2002	UNNAMED	26,655	63 km
2000	WEST SIDE MVD	18,701	48 km
2016	BURLEY HILL	16,381	68 km
2023	WAGSTAFF	16,111	81 km
1988	UNNAMED	15,512	88 km
2016	UNNAMED	15,100	56 km
1996	UNNAMED	14,832	70 km
1988	UNNAMED	14,832	76 km
2010	RANGE 51	13,760	78 km
1991	UNNAMED	13,063	97 km
1989	UNNAMED	12,241	97 km
1991	UNNAMED	12,063	70 km
2002	WEST UNIT	11,187	80 km
1992	UNNAMED	11,123	78 km
1996	UNNAMED	10,911	84 km
2001	TALLGRASS 01	10,737	50 km
2016	BURMAC	10,668	68 km
1996	UNNAMED	9,081	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	0.8 in	Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	1.0 in
March	44°F (7°C)	2.5 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.5 in
June	74°F (23°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
July	82°F (28°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.4 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.7 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
December	32°F (0°C)	1.2 in	Coldest

Tampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 32°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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