Weather & Climate in Cimarron, KS

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

Cimarron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.3 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 2,685 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,685 ft (818 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density	1,689/sq mi
Coordinates	37.8097°N, 100.3453°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Gray County County
Nearest Airport	Dodge City Regional (DDC) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 17.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	36.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	38.5 / 100
Community Resilience	16.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	130 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.4	128 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	150 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1992	19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas	M3.3	127 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.3	129 km	5 km
Sep 19, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.2	149 km	3 km
Aug 15, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	127 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas	M3.1	150 km	9 km
Aug 15, 2017	28 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	129 km	5 km
Jul 21, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	126 km	7 km
Feb 16, 2018	28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.1	130 km	3 km
Oct 25, 1999	2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	123 km	26 km
Oct 13, 2017	7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	121 km	4 km
Jan 7, 1999	5 km WNW of Liebenthal, Kansas	M3.0	128 km	5 km
Mar 16, 2018	22 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma	M3.0	149 km	4 km
Jan 21, 2018	27 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.9	127 km	6 km
Aug 12, 2019	26 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.9	127 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2017	23 km NE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.9	123 km	8 km
Jul 24, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M2.9	126 km	3 km
Jun 25, 2017	6 km N of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.8	120 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

717 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 155 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	93 km	28.8 mi	11
May 18, 2013	EF4	85 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	37 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	46 km	72.2 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	54 km	29.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	27 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	50 km	11.0 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	51 km	7.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	95 km	8.3 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	39 km	14.7 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	92 km	51.3 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	88 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	75 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	98 km	9.0 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	98 km	23.5 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	39 km	29.1 mi	0
Mar 27, 2004	EF3	78 km	10.0 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	69 km	4.0 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	77 km	10.0 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	71 km	8.5 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	90 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	83 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	87 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	68 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	57 km
2011	HASKELL COUNTY	6,736	77 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	88 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	66 km
2006	HODGEMAN WEST	4,051	39 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,967	66 km
2010	MILLER	3,567	83 km
2022	MILLER RANCH	3,563	80 km
1997	UNNAMED	3,519	92 km
2017	BLACK MONDAY	3,376	88 km
2017	2017-117	3,103	58 km
2008	LEXINGTON	3,076	89 km
2022	23 FIRE	2,704	98 km
2008	KIOWA	2,660	99 km
1997	UNNAMED	2,052	80 km
2017	GRASSFIRES 30617	1,957	32 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
March	44°F (6°C)	1.5 in
April	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.3 in
June	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	80°F (27°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.5 in
September	68°F (20°C)	1.9 in
October	56°F (13°C)	1.2 in
November	42°F (5°C)	0.9 in
December	33°F (0°C)	0.5 in

Cimarron has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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