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Weather & Climate in Waldo, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waldo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.6 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 1,720 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,720 ft (524 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1200°N, 98.7983°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Osborne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
201 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 | 55 km | 3 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.2 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2022 | 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska | M3.8 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.7 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas | M3.7 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.6 | 88 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2021 | 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas | M3.6 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2021 | Kansas | M3.5 | 76 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1991 | 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas | M3.5 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas | M3.5 | 91 km | 11 km |
| May 31, 2019 | 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas | M3.5 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Nebraska | M3.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas | M3.4 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.4 | 89 km | 15 km |
| May 21, 2017 | 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.4 | 91 km | 16 km |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas | M3.4 | 55 km | 13 km |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska | M3.4 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 2018 | 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas | M3.4 | 140 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
713 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 205 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF4 | 92 km | 50.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2001 | EF4 | 69 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| May 7, 1993 | EF4 | 34 km | 25.5 mi | 1 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF4 | 60 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1985 | EF4 | 62 km | 33.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1985 | EF4 | 74 km | 56.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1957 | EF4 | 96 km | 44.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1955 | EF4 | 50 km | 61.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1951 | EF4 | 94 km | 0.8 mi | 5 |
| May 1, 2018 | EF3 | 82 km | 15.8 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2013 | EF3 | 95 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2013 | EF3 | 85 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2008 | EF3 | 98 km | 55.2 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2008 | EF3 | 57 km | 18.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 16, 1998 | EF3 | 83 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF3 | 61 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF3 | 85 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1991 | EF3 | 64 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1990 | EF3 | 78 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1990 | EF3 | 87 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 | 21 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 14,832 | 81 km |
| 2022 | NESS/ELLIS COUNTY | 14,699 | 82 km |
| 1988 | SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE | 7,665 | 96 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 6,328 | 38 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 4,972 | 79 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 4,113 | 95 km |
| 2017 | GORHAM | 4,054 | 29 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,401 | 97 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,330 | 41 km |
| 2015 | 190TH | 3,024 | 100 km |
| 2009 | ROSEBROOK | 2,968 | 66 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 2,684 | 95 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,760 | 77 km |
| 2017 | FELLHOELTER | 1,664 | 59 km |
| 2024 | CODELL RD | 1,609 | 32 km |
| 2021 | NORTH LAKE | 1,530 | 94 km |
| 2009 | CRAIG NALER | 1,464 | 26 km |
| 2010 | H-RX-F KIR NON NFP | 1,435 | 68 km |
| 2022 | KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX | 1,367 | 66 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in |
Waldo has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").