Weather & Climate in Bucklin, KS

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

Bucklin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.1 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 2,414 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	56.0°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,414 ft (736 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	1,081/sq mi
Coordinates	37.5486°N, 99.6344°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ford County County
Nearest Airport	Dodge City Regional (DDC) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 19.1"

Wettest Month (May) 3.86"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.2 / 100
Community Resilience	4.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

1,176 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	144 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	142 km	4 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	145 km	4 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	144 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	142 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	144 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	143 km	7 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	143 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	143 km	6 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	144 km	4 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	113 km	5 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	143 km	8 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	62 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	143 km	9 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	143 km	5 km
Mar 2, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	143 km	7 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	143 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	143 km	9 km
Sep 16, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	144 km	8 km
Mar 3, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	144 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

659 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 108 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	27 km	28.8 mi	11
May 18, 2013	EF4	68 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	72 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	36 km	72.2 mi	0
May 4, 1950	EF4	70 km	34.3 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	50 km	29.6 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	90 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	90 km	11.0 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	45 km	14.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	48 km	8.3 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	50 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	80 km	7.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	79 km	39.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	24 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	81 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	89 km	21.9 mi	2
May 23, 2008	EF3	57 km	18.2 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	25 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	98 km	5.0 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	34 km	23.5 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	57 km
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	86 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	86 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	96 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	82 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	56 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	72 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	93 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	77 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	73 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	69 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	68 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	80 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	20 km
2020	EWB	5,706	87 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	58 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	63 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	78 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	76 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.7 in
March	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.0 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.4 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.8 in
November	42°F (6°C)	1.0 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.8 in

Bucklin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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