Weather & Climate in Ford, KS

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

Ford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26 / among the cleanest air in the country. 87% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,400 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	56.0°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,400 ft (732 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	464/sq mi
Coordinates	37.6367°N, 99.7538°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ford County County
Nearest Airport	Dodge City Regional (DDC) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 19.1"

Wettest Month (May) 3.74"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	86.6%
Unhealthy Days	0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.2 / 100
Community Resilience	4.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

437 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	127 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	74 km	5 km
Feb 3, 2015	6 km SSE of Burlington, Oklahoma	M3.8	149 km	5 km
May 1, 2015	8 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.8	141 km	4 km
Mar 8, 2017	10 km S of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.8	148 km	5 km
Mar 6, 2018	3 km WNW of Byron, Oklahoma	M3.8	150 km	8 km
Nov 2, 2017	Oklahoma	M3.7	150 km	10 km
Sep 16, 2015	9 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.7	147 km	11 km
Feb 16, 2018	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.7	141 km	7 km
Sep 15, 2015	11 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.6	148 km	5 km
Feb 29, 2016	9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.6	141 km	7 km
Mar 24, 2015	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.5	143 km	0 km
Aug 31, 2015	9 km WNW of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M3.5	149 km	0 km
Mar 2, 2017	10 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.5	141 km	6 km
Jun 29, 2017	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.5	141 km	6 km
Jul 5, 2016	10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas	M3.5	141 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2015	8 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.5	143 km	9 km
Apr 13, 2015	5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.5	140 km	9 km
Apr 10, 2016	9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.4	142 km	5 km
May 18, 2015	12 km WSW of Dacoma, Oklahoma	M3.4	148 km	14 km

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

Tornado History

686 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 113 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	41 km	28.8 mi	11
May 18, 2013	EF4	62 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	58 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	30 km	72.2 mi	0
May 4, 1950	EF4	71 km	34.3 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	47 km	29.6 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	90 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	50 km	8.3 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	67 km	7.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	37 km	14.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	36 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	76 km	11.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	83 km	39.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	33 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	33 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	95 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	64 km	18.2 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	77 km	17.4 mi	1
May 4, 2007	EF3	61 km	18.2 mi	1
May 4, 2007	EF3	44 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: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	OKS - STARBUCK	657,299	63 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	82 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	69 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	82 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	91 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	74 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	72 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	57 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	81 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	93 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	35 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	48 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	71 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	91 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	90 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	90 km
2006	HODGEMAN WEST	4,051	65 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,967	46 km
1994	UNNAMED	3,613	63 km
2010	MILLER	3,567	43 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in
March	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.6 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.9 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.3 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.7 in
November	42°F (6°C)	1.0 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.8 in

Ford has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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