Weather & Climate in Douglass, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Douglass experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. 75% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5169°N, 97.0105°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sedgwick County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 75.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
3,207 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 3, 2016 | 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma | M5.8 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma | M4.6 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.5 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.5 | 102 km | 8 km |
| May 17, 2019 | 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 20, 2015 | 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Jun 9, 2018 | 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma | M4.3 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Mar 5, 2018 | 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 3 km SE of Perry, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Feb 19, 2021 | 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.2 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Mar 4, 2018 | 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 5 km W of Lucien, Oklahoma | M4.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
721 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 147 fatalities, 1,211 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF5 | 42 km | 46.0 mi | 17 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 93 km | 48.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF5 | 80 km | 22.0 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF5 | 72 km | 56.4 mi | 80 |
| May 25, 1955 | EF5 | 92 km | 28.4 mi | 20 |
| May 12, 2004 | EF4 | 91 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1999 | EF4 | 41 km | 24.0 mi | 6 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF4 | 51 km | 25.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 23, 1969 | EF4 | 58 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1958 | EF4 | 37 km | 9.0 mi | 15 |
| Apr 2, 1956 | EF4 | 78 km | 108.3 mi | 2 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF3 | 20 km | 12.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2018 | EF3 | 70 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2016 | EF3 | 70 km | 4.2 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2015 | EF3 | 67 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 81 km | 18.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 30 km | 13.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2004 | EF3 | 20 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2004 | EF3 | 57 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2004 | EF3 | 54 km | 2.5 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 | 90 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 60,976 | 52 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 26,655 | 81 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 20,760 | 91 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 20,347 | 82 km |
| 2018 | WEST 60 | 18,715 | 93 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 15,100 | 86 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 14,661 | 91 km |
| 2018 | 18-85 | 14,632 | 88 km |
| 2016 | FERGUSON RANCH | 13,625 | 44 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 13,265 | 88 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 13,063 | 60 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 12,241 | 57 km |
| 2002 | WEST UNIT | 11,187 | 89 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 11,123 | 94 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 10,911 | 74 km |
| 2016 | BURMAC | 10,668 | 86 km |
| 2023 | COWLEY | 9,379 | 70 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 8,678 | 87 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 8,183 | 45 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in |
Douglass has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.1").