Weather & Climate in Big Bow, KS

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

Big Bow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 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 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.9 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 3,167 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.8°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,167 ft (965 m)
Area	5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density	29/sq mi
Coordinates	37.5609°N, 101.5574°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Stanton County County
Nearest Airport	Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 21.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.56"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	9.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	35.3 / 100
Community Resilience	1.8 / 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	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

4 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	141 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	121 km	5 km
Apr 6, 2020	14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado	M2.7	129 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2016	13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.5	126 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

513 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 101 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1993	EF4	55 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF3	81 km	13.1 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	80 km	51.3 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	71 km	28.0 mi	2
Jun 22, 1999	EF3	92 km	4.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	71 km	28.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	65 km	13.0 mi	0
May 16, 1995	EF3	68 km	10.0 mi	0
May 15, 1995	EF3	94 km	6.0 mi	0
May 5, 1993	EF3	78 km	18.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	64 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 21, 1974	EF3	86 km	2.7 mi	0
May 9, 1972	EF3	63 km	2.7 mi	0
Jun 23, 1967	EF3	71 km	35.6 mi	1
Jun 16, 1962	EF3	97 km	34.6 mi	0
Jun 6, 1951	EF3	17 km	44.8 mi	0
May 20, 1951	EF3	49 km	12.8 mi	0
May 11, 2005	EF2	19 km	13.2 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	80 km	2.5 mi	0
May 15, 2003	EF2	81 km	2.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	BADGER HOLE	49,146	49 km
2011	TUNNER	17,774	51 km
2018	RABBIT 22	10,393	72 km
2021	COBB FIRE	7,142	96 km
2011	HASKELL COUNTY	6,736	47 km
2006	MOUNT CARMEL	4,061	99 km
2019	C34	3,883	100 km
2017	BLACK MONDAY	3,376	74 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,162	32 km
2017	2017-117	3,103	60 km
2006	STEELER	2,471	57 km
2023	MANVEL	2,038	97 km
2003	UNNAMED	1,496	72 km
1996	SECOND STREET	1,293	58 km
2022	MT CARMEL	1,280	92 km
2017	ARKALON	1,229	81 km
2019	CLAUSON FIRE	1,188	99 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,150	60 km
2023	ARMSTRONG	1,128	41 km
2016	BARRETT	1,101	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.4 in
March	44°F (7°C)	0.8 in
April	53°F (12°C)	1.3 in
May	63°F (17°C)	2.5 in
June	74°F (23°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
July	80°F (26°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	2.2 in
September	68°F (20°C)	1.6 in
October	56°F (13°C)	0.8 in
November	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
December	33°F (1°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

Big Bow has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.3").

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