Weather & Climate in Englewood, KS

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

Englewood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,971 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	56.9°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,971 ft (601 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	74/sq mi
Coordinates	37.0404°N, 99.9876°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Clark County County
Nearest Airport	Dodge City Regional (DDC) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 11.6"

Wettest Month (May) 3.46"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	7.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	22.4 / 100
Community Resilience	71.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

1,056 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	129 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	128 km	4 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	127 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	128 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	127 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	128 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	127 km	6 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	128 km	5 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	117 km	5 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	84 km	8 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	101 km	5 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	127 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	128 km	9 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	128 km	7 km
Jun 8, 2015	19 km W of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma	M3.9	139 km	4 km
Jan 8, 2016	16 km ESE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	128 km	8 km
Mar 2, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	128 km	7 km
Mar 3, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	127 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	127 km	9 km
Sep 16, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.9	127 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

623 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 109 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	59 km	28.8 mi	11
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	49 km	72.2 mi	0
May 23, 2019	EF3	63 km	15.7 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	37 km	29.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	53 km	14.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	91 km	1.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	79 km	51.3 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	84 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	78 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	40 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	56 km	5.0 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	92 km	23.5 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	84 km	4.0 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	83 km	8.5 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	84 km	10.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	99 km	13.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	90 km	28.0 mi	0
May 26, 1991	EF3	90 km	12.5 mi	0
May 16, 1991	EF3	100 km	22.0 mi	0
May 15, 1991	EF3	43 km	11.5 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	10 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	92 km
2024	CATESBY FIRE	83,975	75 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	44 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	78 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	76 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	76 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	46 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	31 km
2011	LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX	23,028	98 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	62 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	76 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	85 km
2022	217	18,293	95 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	94 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	30 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	42 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	40 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	99 km
2014	HIGGINS 2	8,280	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	38°F (3°C)	0.8 in
March	47°F (8°C)	1.8 in
April	56°F (14°C)	2.0 in
May	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
June	76°F (24°C)	3.2 in
July	82°F (28°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	2.8 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.2 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.1 in
December	35°F (2°C)	0.7 in

Englewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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