All Countries
Weather & Climate in Climax, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Climax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°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 40.0 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,039 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,039 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7192°N, 96.2240°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greenwood County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
288 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jan 16, 2019 | 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas | M4.0 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas | M3.8 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.7 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Jan 25, 2015 | 4 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 10 km N of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.7 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Jun 22, 2020 | 6 km N of Nardin, Oklahoma | M3.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 15, 2015 | 4 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 4 km NE of Renfrow, Oklahoma | M3.6 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Aug 19, 2016 | 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas | M3.5 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas | M3.5 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2022 | 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas | M3.5 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 7 km E of Freeport, Kansas | M3.5 | 149 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 2025 | 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas | M3.5 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas | M3.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas | M3.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas | M3.5 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Apr 13, 2016 | 1 km W of Braman, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 7 km N of Nardin, Oklahoma | M3.5 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 7 km NW of Caldwell, Kansas | M3.4 | 145 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
573 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 344 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 8, 1974 | EF4 | 78 km | 37.5 mi | 6 |
| Apr 12, 1964 | EF4 | 93 km | 19.4 mi | 3 |
| Jun 10, 1958 | EF4 | 71 km | 9.0 mi | 15 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF3 | 86 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2018 | EF3 | 13 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2016 | EF3 | 33 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2011 | EF3 | 90 km | 10.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 21, 2005 | EF3 | 84 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2004 | EF3 | 93 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2003 | EF3 | 26 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2000 | EF3 | 81 km | 34.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 33 km | 14.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 13 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1991 | EF3 | 70 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 85 km | 6.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 15, 1980 | EF3 | 63 km | 13.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 1979 | EF3 | 95 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1973 | EF3 | 88 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1965 | EF3 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 1958 | EF3 | 52 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: RD 80 (63,061 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | RD 80 | 63,061 | 52 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 60,976 | 28 km |
| 1998 | ANNUAL BUR | 60,039 | 88 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 32,901 | 99 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 26,655 | 61 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 20,760 | 34 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 20,347 | 85 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 19,648 | 89 km |
| 2000 | WEST SIDE MVD | 18,701 | 91 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 17,075 | 99 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 15,100 | 68 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 14,832 | 70 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 14,661 | 24 km |
| 2018 | 18-85 | 14,632 | 16 km |
| 2016 | FERGUSON RANCH | 13,625 | 37 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 13,265 | 34 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 13,063 | 27 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 12,241 | 28 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 12,063 | 69 km |
| 2002 | WEST UNIT | 11,187 | 50 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in |
Climax has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.9").