Weather & Climate in Victoria, KS

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

Victoria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,932 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	55.6°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,932 ft (589 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	1,630/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8538°N, 99.1474°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ellis County County
Nearest Airport	Hays Regional (HYS) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"

35% below US avg

Snowfall 12.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	32.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	78.0 / 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 Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

188 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	47 km	3 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	138 km	5 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	137 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	136 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2017	8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas	M3.7	133 km	5 km
Jun 12, 2017	5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.7	130 km	5 km
Jun 13, 2017	6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.6	130 km	5 km
May 6, 2021	5 km S of Formoso, Kansas	M3.6	139 km	5 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	47 km	5 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	44 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2021	Kansas	M3.5	116 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2025	9 km S of Hill City, Kansas	M3.5	76 km	11 km
Apr 4, 2017	3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	130 km	15 km
Jun 25, 2025	10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas	M3.4	73 km	13 km
Aug 2, 2025	6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas	M3.4	140 km	5 km
May 21, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.4	133 km	16 km
Mar 8, 2018	2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas	M3.4	137 km	11 km
Apr 7, 2017	7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas	M3.3	133 km	13 km
Jul 29, 2021	11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas	M3.3	118 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2016	10 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	42 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

758 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 202 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 2013	EF4	84 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF4	92 km	50.3 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF4	99 km	11.4 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	51 km	5.0 mi	1
May 7, 1993	EF4	55 km	25.5 mi	1
May 10, 1985	EF4	97 km	56.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF4	67 km	33.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	91 km	61.9 mi	0
Jun 27, 1951	EF4	66 km	0.8 mi	5
May 4, 1950	EF4	92 km	34.3 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	74 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	94 km	11.9 mi	0
May 29, 2008	EF3	99 km	18.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	69 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	74 km	6.0 mi	0
Oct 16, 1998	EF3	43 km	26.0 mi	0
May 16, 1995	EF3	96 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 11, 1991	EF3	68 km	6.0 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF3	69 km	26.0 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF3	93 km	60.0 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	27 km
2022	NESS/ELLIS COUNTY	14,699	41 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	85 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,406	99 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,328	24 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	99 km
1996	UNNAMED	4,972	39 km
2021	BOILING SPRINGS	4,299	98 km
1989	SLEEPER	4,269	93 km
2017	GORHAM	4,054	14 km
2010	BIG SALT MARSH	3,960	94 km
1991	ROAD 484	3,626	93 km
2010	UNNAMED	3,618	99 km
1998	EAST BG SALT	3,521	93 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,330	40 km
1988	NORTH LAKE	3,075	88 km
2015	190TH	3,024	87 km
2000	SWITZER G	3,021	91 km
2009	ROSEBROOK	2,968	99 km
2004	H-RX-F HAMILTON ABC	2,741	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	33°F (1°C)	0.7 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.3 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.3 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.0 in
September	68°F (20°C)	2.4 in
October	56°F (13°C)	1.5 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.1 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Victoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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