Weather & Climate in Dodge City, KS

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

Dodge City 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 2,556 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	2,556 ft (779 m)
Area	14.5 sq mi (37.7 km²)
Population Density	1,842/sq mi
Coordinates	37.7607°N, 100.0184°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Gray County County
Nearest Airport	Dodge City Regional (DDC) 3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 17.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

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

77 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	101 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.4	99 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.3	100 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1992	19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas	M3.3	118 km	5 km
Mar 3, 2017	11 km S of Freedom, Oklahoma	M3.3	145 km	6 km
Sep 14, 2016	10 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	147 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	145 km	5 km
May 19, 2017	15 km WNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M3.2	145 km	4 km
Sep 19, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.2	144 km	3 km
Aug 15, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	104 km	5 km
Jul 21, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	104 km	7 km
Aug 31, 2016	9 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.1	146 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas	M3.1	145 km	9 km
Aug 15, 2017	28 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	106 km	5 km
Jun 8, 2017	15 km WNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M3.1	145 km	4 km
Feb 16, 2018	28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.1	107 km	3 km
Jan 7, 1999	5 km WNW of Liebenthal, Kansas	M3.0	116 km	5 km
Oct 25, 1999	2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	107 km	26 km
Jun 11, 2015	16 km WNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M3.0	144 km	3 km
Aug 11, 2019	4 km E of Catharine, Kansas	M3.0	150 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

697 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 122 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	67 km	28.8 mi	11
May 18, 2013	EF4	64 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	36 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	31 km	72.2 mi	0
May 4, 1950	EF4	84 km	34.3 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	47 km	29.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	12 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	55 km	11.0 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	30 km	14.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	48 km	7.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	67 km	8.3 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	59 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	86 km	18.2 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	53 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	95 km	9.0 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	84 km	18.2 mi	1
May 4, 2007	EF3	68 km	23.5 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	95 km	17.4 mi	1
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	36 km	29.1 mi	0
Mar 27, 2004	EF3	53 km	10.0 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	76 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	83 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	96 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	100 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	90 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	70 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	83 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	45 km
2011	HASKELL COUNTY	6,736	100 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	61 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	46 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	93 km
2006	HODGEMAN WEST	4,051	43 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,967	54 km
1994	UNNAMED	3,613	89 km
2010	MILLER	3,567	62 km
2022	MILLER RANCH	3,563	58 km
1997	UNNAMED	3,519	65 km
1990	UNNAMED	3,187	93 km
2017	2017-117	3,103	87 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	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in
March	44°F (6°C)	1.7 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.3 in
June	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	80°F (27°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.6 in
September	69°F (20°C)	2.0 in
October	56°F (14°C)	1.4 in
November	42°F (6°C)	1.0 in
December	33°F (1°C)	0.6 in

Dodge City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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