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Weather & Climate in Jetmore, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jetmore 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 39. The city sits at an elevation of 2,457 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 | 2,457 ft (749 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9866°N, 99.8847°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ford 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 | 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
88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 22, 2019 | 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas | M4.6 | 142 km | 3 km |
| May 23, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas | M4.0 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas | M3.5 | 144 km | 11 km |
| May 31, 2019 | 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas | M3.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1991 | 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas | M3.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas | M3.4 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.3 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1992 | 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas | M3.3 | 91 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2015 | 8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas | M3.3 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.3 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.2 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.1 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas | M3.1 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas | M3.1 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M3.1 | 124 km | 3 km |
| Jul 5, 2019 | Kansas | M3.1 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 28 km SSE of Protection, Kansas | M3.1 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 2017 | 26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas | M3.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 5 km NNW of Zurich, Kansas | M3.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas | M3.0 | 145 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
777 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 125 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 4, 2007 | EF5 | 80 km | 28.8 mi | 11 |
| May 18, 2013 | EF4 | 40 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF4 | 22 km | 26.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1955 | EF4 | 58 km | 72.2 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1950 | EF4 | 67 km | 34.3 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2019 | EF3 | 74 km | 29.6 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2017 | EF3 | 79 km | 26.6 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 58 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 56 km | 8.3 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 27 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 20 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 37 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 87 km | 39.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 61 km | 48.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 79 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 73 km | 20.9 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 69 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2007 | EF3 | 79 km | 18.2 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 2007 | EF3 | 68 km | 23.5 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2007 | EF3 | 83 km | 17.4 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (16,448 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 16,448 | 99 km |
| 2022 | NESS/ELLIS COUNTY | 14,699 | 85 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 8,750 | 98 km |
| 2022 | GARFIELD | 8,650 | 63 km |
| 2017 | HODGEMAN COUNTY | 8,518 | 18 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,764 | 73 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 5,494 | 21 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,168 | 86 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 4,972 | 89 km |
| 2006 | HODGEMAN WEST | 4,051 | 28 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,967 | 80 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,613 | 90 km |
| 2010 | MILLER | 3,567 | 83 km |
| 2022 | MILLER RANCH | 3,563 | 79 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 3,519 | 76 km |
| 2017 | 2017-117 | 3,103 | 99 km |
| 2008 | LEXINGTON | 3,076 | 85 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,684 | 97 km |
| 2008 | KIOWA | 2,660 | 65 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 2,252 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.9 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 (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in |
Jetmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.6").