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Weather & Climate in Lakin, KS

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

Lakin 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 330 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.4 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 3,005 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,005 ft (916 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density2,178/sq mi
Coordinates37.9400°N, 101.2584°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKearny County County
Nearest AirportGarden City Regional (GCK)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 19.4"
Wettest Month (May) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience7.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 138 km 5 km
Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 124 km 5 km
Aug 6, 2016 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado M2.5 129 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

598 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 98 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 5, 1993 EF4 91 km 23.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF3 99 km 13.1 mi 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 76 km 28.0 mi 2
Jun 22, 1999 EF3 49 km 4.0 mi 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 61 km 28.0 mi 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 94 km 13.0 mi 0
May 16, 1995 EF3 32 km 10.0 mi 0
May 15, 1995 EF3 56 km 6.0 mi 0
May 16, 1991 EF3 97 km 22.0 mi 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 87 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1974 EF3 96 km 2.7 mi 0
May 13, 1968 EF3 55 km 140.4 mi 0
Jun 23, 1967 EF3 23 km 35.6 mi 1
Jun 16, 1962 EF3 52 km 34.6 mi 0
Jun 6, 1951 EF3 41 km 44.8 mi 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 7 km 12.8 mi 0
Mar 13, 2021 EF2 99 km 12.2 mi 0
Oct 2, 2017 EF2 80 km 18.3 mi 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF2 97 km 14.9 mi 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF2 93 km 16.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 acres, 2018).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2018 BADGER HOLE 49,146 92 km
2018 RABBIT 22 10,393 95 km
2011 HASKELL COUNTY 6,736 62 km
2006 HODGEMAN WEST 4,051 99 km
2017 BLACK MONDAY 3,376 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,162 52 km
2017 2017-117 3,103 24 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,496 96 km
2017 ARKALON 1,229 97 km
2023 ARMSTRONG 1,128 16 km
2016 BARRETT 1,101 63 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,052 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Lakin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.3").

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