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Weather & Climate in Ensign, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ensign experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.8 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 2,721 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,721 ft (829 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6531°N, 100.2328°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gray County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dodge City Regional (DDC) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
51 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 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas | M3.4 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 3, 2017 | 11 km S of Freedom, Oklahoma | M3.3 | 147 km | 6 km |
| May 23, 2015 | 8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas | M3.3 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1992 | 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas | M3.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas | M3.1 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 110 km | 3 km |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas | M3.1 | 106 km | 7 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 28 km SSE of Protection, Kansas | M3.1 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 103 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2018 | 22 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Jan 7, 1999 | 5 km WNW of Liebenthal, Kansas | M3.0 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Oct 13, 2017 | 7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 2017 | 23 km NE of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Jul 24, 2017 | 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas | M2.9 | 107 km | 3 km |
| Jan 21, 2018 | 27 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 26 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2017 | 6 km N of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 100 km | 3 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 7 km NNE of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2018 | 22 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 128 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
689 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 11 fatalities, 118 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 4, 2007 | EF5 | 76 km | 28.8 mi | 11 |
| May 18, 2013 | EF4 | 86 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF4 | 49 km | 26.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1955 | EF4 | 26 km | 72.2 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2019 | EF3 | 35 km | 29.6 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 19 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 88 km | 8.3 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 65 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 28 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 63 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 84 km | 51.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 76 km | 48.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 56 km | 20.9 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2007 | EF3 | 86 km | 23.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 50 km | 29.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2004 | EF3 | 75 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2002 | EF3 | 59 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2002 | EF3 | 60 km | 8.5 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2002 | EF3 | 66 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1996 | EF3 | 47 km | 28.0 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 | 70 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 23,123 | 67 km |
| 2016 | BUFFALO | 16,160 | 96 km |
| 2022 | 23 AND DD | 8,885 | 72 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 8,750 | 52 km |
| 2017 | HODGEMAN COUNTY | 8,518 | 64 km |
| 2011 | HASKELL COUNTY | 6,736 | 78 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,764 | 72 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 5,494 | 68 km |
| 2006 | HODGEMAN WEST | 4,051 | 54 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,967 | 46 km |
| 2010 | MILLER | 3,567 | 63 km |
| 2022 | MILLER RANCH | 3,563 | 60 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 3,519 | 76 km |
| 2017 | BLACK MONDAY | 3,376 | 81 km |
| 2017 | 2017-117 | 3,103 | 72 km |
| 2008 | LEXINGTON | 3,076 | 71 km |
| 2022 | 23 FIRE | 2,704 | 83 km |
| 2008 | KIOWA | 2,660 | 90 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,252 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in |
Ensign has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").