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Weather & Climate in Argonia, KS

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

Argonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 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 33.1 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,258 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,258 ft (383 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density819/sq mi
Coordinates37.2679°N, 97.7629°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySumner County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.8 / 100
Community Resilience78.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,983 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 120 km 6 km
Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 121 km 8 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 121 km 4 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 111 km 6 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 118 km 5 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 86 km 5 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 46 km 8 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 143 km 5 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 126 km 7 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 65 km 4 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 62 km 10 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 123 km 7 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 67 km 5 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 123 km 7 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 111 km 6 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 62 km 5 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 64 km 6 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 87 km 8 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 88 km 8 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 124 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

829 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 147 fatalities, 1,242 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 26, 1991 EF5 34 km 46.0 mi 17
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 60 km 48.0 mi 1
May 25, 1955 EF5 69 km 56.4 mi 80
May 25, 1955 EF5 75 km 28.4 mi 20
May 12, 2004 EF4 19 km 1.2 mi 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 33 km 24.0 mi 6
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 95 km 66.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF4 59 km 25.0 mi 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 82 km 13.0 mi 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 71 km 19.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 44 km 8.7 mi 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 80 km 82.7 mi 0
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 92 km 9.0 mi 15
Apr 2, 1956 EF4 86 km 108.3 mi 2
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 64 km 12.7 mi 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 64 km 16.5 mi 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 43 km 9.7 mi 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 40 km 9.7 mi 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 48 km 13.2 mi 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 13 km 18.1 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
2016 BURMAC 10,668 92 km
2022 COTTONWOOD COMPLEX 6,487 88 km
2006 TWELTH STREET 6,282 91 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 54 km
2020 WHEAT STATE 4,847 90 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 65 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 93 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,532 100 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 67 km
2015 62ND ROAD 4,189 87 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 67 km
2022 OKSLR-FY22-RX-WILDERNESS/FG 3,534 67 km
2023 PARALLEL 3,119 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,970 87 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,784 90 km
2023 OKSLR-FY23-RX-WILDERNESS-UNIT 2,322 66 km
2024 RX OKSLR-FY24-HFR-RX-UNIT J 2,320 74 km
2022 OK SLR-FY22-RX-UNIT J 2,164 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,109 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in

Argonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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