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Weather & Climate in Kinsley, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kinsley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.1 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 2,170 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,170 ft (661 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9224°N, 99.4114°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Edwards County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dodge City Regional (DDC) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
295 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 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Jan 19, 2020 | 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 2019 | 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.2 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas | M4.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 2015 | 6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas | M4.0 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Byron, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2015 | 6 km SSE of Burlington, Oklahoma | M3.8 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Nov 2, 2017 | Oklahoma | M3.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas | M3.7 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Jun 10, 2017 | 6 km SSE of Harper, Kansas | M3.7 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Feb 10, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Anthony, Kansas | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2015 | 9 km SE of Harper, Kansas | M3.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2017 | 6 km SE of Harper, Kansas | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas | M3.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 7 km SE of Harper, Kansas | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2016 | 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas | M3.5 | 146 km | 2 km |
| May 31, 2019 | 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas | M3.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2015 | 4 km S of Harper, Kansas | M3.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1991 | 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas | M3.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
795 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 161 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 4, 2007 | EF5 | 63 km | 28.8 mi | 11 |
| May 18, 2013 | EF4 | 25 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2001 | EF4 | 85 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF4 | 63 km | 26.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1955 | EF4 | 73 km | 72.2 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1950 | EF4 | 28 km | 34.3 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2019 | EF3 | 90 km | 29.6 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 2017 | EF3 | 46 km | 26.6 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 14 km | 8.3 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 63 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 75 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 79 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 56 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 45 km | 39.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2012 | EF3 | 35 km | 48.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 87 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 71 km | 20.9 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 85 km | 21.9 mi | 2 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF3 | 38 km | 18.2 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2007 | EF3 | 35 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: UNNAMED (16,448 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 16,448 | 67 km |
| 2022 | NESS/ELLIS COUNTY | 14,699 | 89 km |
| 2022 | GARFIELD | 8,650 | 28 km |
| 2017 | HODGEMAN COUNTY | 8,518 | 46 km |
| 2008 | LARKIN | 8,397 | 80 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 6,406 | 93 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,764 | 56 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 5,494 | 28 km |
| 2011 | JORDEN SPRINGS | 5,488 | 93 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,168 | 44 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 4,972 | 93 km |
| 2008 | LAKE CITY | 4,643 | 86 km |
| 2007 | AETNA FIRE | 4,579 | 96 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,566 | 96 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 4,558 | 94 km |
| 2021 | BOILING SPRINGS | 4,299 | 81 km |
| 1989 | SLEEPER | 4,269 | 85 km |
| 2006 | HODGEMAN WEST | 4,051 | 69 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,967 | 90 km |
| 2010 | BIG SALT MARSH | 3,960 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in |
Kinsley has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").