Weather & Climate in Cullison, KS

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

Cullison 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 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.1 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 2,037 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,037 ft (621 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	694/sq mi
Coordinates	37.6303°N, 98.9053°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pratt County County
Nearest Airport	Pratt Regional (PTT) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 15.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	54.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.0 / 100
Community Resilience	80.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

2,623 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	128 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	127 km	4 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	131 km	8 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	93 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	128 km	7 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	130 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	105 km	4 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	122 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	129 km	7 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	124 km	5 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	150 km	6 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	129 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	103 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	129 km	6 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	138 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	106 km	4 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	92 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	129 km	7 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	87 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	90 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

774 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 23 fatalities, 222 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	57 km	28.8 mi	11
Mar 13, 1990	EF5	79 km	48.0 mi	1
May 18, 2013	EF4	76 km	7.0 mi	0
May 12, 2004	EF4	92 km	1.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	97 km	5.0 mi	1
Mar 26, 1991	EF4	84 km	13.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	71 km	19.5 mi	0
May 4, 1950	EF4	48 km	34.3 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	64 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	41 km	8.3 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	67 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	73 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	42 km	48.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	35 km	39.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	78 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	18 km	18.2 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	30 km	21.9 mi	2
May 23, 2008	EF3	80 km	20.9 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	16 km	18.2 mi	1
May 4, 2007	EF3	31 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: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	59 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	70 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	28 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	57 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	36 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,406	76 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	82 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	56 km
2020	EWB	5,706	63 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	83 km
2011	JORDEN SPRINGS	5,488	72 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	13 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	37 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	54 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	54 km
1989	UNNAMED	4,558	73 km
2021	BOILING SPRINGS	4,299	65 km
1989	SLEEPER	4,269	72 km
2011	TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE	4,138	83 km
2010	BIG SALT MARSH	3,960	69 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.9 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.1 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.5 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.5 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.2 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.9 in

Cullison has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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