Weather & Climate in Coldwater, KS

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

Coldwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.1 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 2,095 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,095 ft (639 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density	261/sq mi
Coordinates	37.2675°N, 99.3234°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Comanche County County
Nearest Airport	Pratt Regional (PTT) 44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"

33% below US avg

Snowfall 17.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	20.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.3 / 100
Community Resilience	43.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
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

2,362 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	102 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	101 km	4 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	143 km	8 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	146 km	5 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	106 km	4 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	103 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	125 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	101 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	103 km	7 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	127 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	102 km	7 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	102 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	102 km	6 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	114 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	105 km	4 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	145 km	5 km
Jan 18, 2016	Oklahoma	M4.1	137 km	8 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	72 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	143 km	5 km
Jun 5, 2015	3 km SW of Danville, Kansas	M4.1	124 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

648 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 112 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	15 km	28.8 mi	11
May 18, 2013	EF4	98 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	74 km	19.5 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	67 km	72.2 mi	0
May 4, 1950	EF4	87 km	34.3 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	73 km	29.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	67 km	8.3 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	92 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	76 km	14.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	98 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	97 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	39 km	48.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	84 km	39.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	66 km	21.9 mi	2
May 23, 2008	EF3	37 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	59 km	18.2 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	40 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	70 km	5.0 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	41 km	23.5 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	78 km	17.4 mi	1

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	55 km
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	47 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	44 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	75 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	69 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	76 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	76 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	97 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	92 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	80 km
2022	217	18,293	81 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	30 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	52 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	94 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	93 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	35 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	40 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	21 km
2020	EWB	5,706	46 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in	Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in
March	46°F (8°C)	2.0 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.1 in
May	65°F (19°C)	3.7 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	82°F (28°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
October	59°F (15°C)	2.0 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.3 in
December	35°F (2°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Coldwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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