Weather & Climate in Ashland, KS

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

Ashland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,971 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	56.9°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,971 ft (601 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density	478/sq mi
Coordinates	37.1867°N, 99.7697°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Clark County County
Nearest Airport	Dodge City Regional (DDC) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 11.6"

Wettest Month (May) 3.70"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	7.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	22.4 / 100
Community Resilience	71.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

1,338 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	122 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	121 km	4 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	121 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	120 km	7 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	121 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	140 km	4 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	121 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	121 km	6 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	121 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	138 km	4 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	102 km	5 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	101 km	8 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	121 km	9 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	77 km	5 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	121 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	120 km	9 km
Mar 2, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	121 km	7 km
Jun 8, 2015	19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma	M3.9	133 km	4 km
Jan 8, 2016	16 km ESE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	120 km	8 km
Sep 16, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	121 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

613 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 102 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	34 km	28.8 mi	11
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	40 km	72.2 mi	0
May 23, 2019	EF3	85 km	15.7 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	37 km	29.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	79 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	87 km	8.3 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	48 km	14.7 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	98 km	51.3 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	59 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	17 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	90 km	18.2 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	60 km	5.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	63 km	11.0 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	67 km	23.5 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	83 km	18.2 mi	1
Mar 27, 2004	EF3	91 km	10.0 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	62 km	4.0 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	60 km	8.5 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	61 km	10.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	97 km	28.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	OKS - STARBUCK	657,299	16 km
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	83 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	75 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	90 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	55 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	75 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	77 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	77 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	67 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	52 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	88 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	84 km
2022	217	18,293	91 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	70 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	33 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	63 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	55 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	76 km
2019	GAGE FIRE	7,883	87 km
2006	UNNAMED	7,815	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	38°F (3°C)	0.7 in
March	46°F (8°C)	1.8 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.1 in
May	65°F (18°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
June	75°F (24°C)	3.5 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	2.9 in
September	71°F (21°C)	2.3 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.1 in
December	35°F (2°C)	0.8 in

Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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