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Weather & Climate in Wallace, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wallace experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°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 20.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.2 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 3,313 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,313 ft (1,010 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9127°N, 101.5930°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wallace County County |
| Nearest Airport | Garden City Regional (GCK) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Aug 17, 2009 | 8 km E of Eads, Colorado | M3.9 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2014 | 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado | M3.0 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado | M2.9 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 17 km NNE of Collyer, Kansas | M2.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2016 | 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado | M2.5 | 118 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
645 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 70 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 22, 1999 | EF3 | 64 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1993 | EF3 | 84 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 21 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1971 | EF3 | 35 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1968 | EF3 | 65 km | 140.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1967 | EF3 | 90 km | 35.6 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 1960 | EF3 | 52 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1958 | EF3 | 30 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1951 | EF3 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1951 | EF3 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2017 | EF2 | 68 km | 18.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2012 | EF2 | 92 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF2 | 63 km | 34.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2000 | EF2 | 44 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1995 | EF2 | 73 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 5, 1994 | EF2 | 94 km | 6.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1994 | EF2 | 73 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1994 | EF2 | 87 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1993 | EF2 | 61 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1984 | EF2 | 49 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SHERIDAN LAKE (5,310 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | SHERIDAN LAKE | 5,310 | 94 km |
| 2019 | CHERRY CREEK | 4,273 | 98 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,535 | 44 km |
| 2011 | ZWEYGARDT | 2,118 | 85 km |
| 2007 | WANO | 1,556 | 97 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,417 | 82 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,304 | 48 km |
| 2007 | BRADSHAW | 1,255 | 38 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,154 | 19 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,154 | 21 km |
| 2016 | BARRETT | 1,101 | 88 km |
| 2022 | COUNTY ROAD 56 | 1,076 | 56 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in |
Wallace has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").