Weather & Climate in Leoti, KS

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

Leoti experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.8 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 3,302 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.3°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,302 ft (1,006 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density	1,107/sq mi
Coordinates	38.4834°N, 101.3576°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Wichita County County
Nearest Airport	Garden City Regional (GCK) 52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 23.8"

Wettest Month (May) 2.83"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	8.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	23.0 / 100
Community Resilience	33.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

5 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	116 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	147 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	113 km	5 km
Jul 5, 2025	17 km NNE of Collyer, Kansas	M2.7	137 km	10 km
Aug 6, 2016	13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.5	117 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

637 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 78 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	84 km	28.0 mi	2
Jun 22, 1999	EF3	13 km	4.0 mi	0
May 16, 1995	EF3	78 km	10.0 mi	0
May 15, 1995	EF3	86 km	6.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	72 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF3	79 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF3	86 km	13.1 mi	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	74 km	0.1 mi	0
May 13, 1968	EF3	17 km	140.4 mi	0
Jun 23, 1967	EF3	38 km	35.6 mi	1
Jun 16, 1962	EF3	68 km	34.6 mi	0
Jul 20, 1958	EF3	66 km	3.3 mi	0
May 20, 1951	EF3	66 km	12.8 mi	0
Oct 2, 2017	EF2	41 km	18.3 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF2	95 km	16.5 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	99 km	0.7 mi	0
May 11, 2005	EF2	98 km	13.2 mi	0
Oct 31, 2000	EF2	88 km	12.0 mi	0
May 15, 1995	EF2	86 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 1990	EF2	89 km	1.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SHERIDAN LAKE (5,310 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	SHERIDAN LAKE	5,310	98 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,162	89 km
2017	2017-117	3,103	75 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,535	93 km
2008	GOVE EAST	1,849	98 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,417	69 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,304	87 km
2007	BRADSHAW	1,255	84 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,154	63 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,154	45 km
2023	ARMSTRONG	1,128	64 km
2016	BARRETT	1,101	60 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	0.4 in
March	42°F (5°C)	1.1 in
April	51°F (11°C)	1.3 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	2.7 in
July	77°F (25°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	2.2 in
September	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in
October	54°F (12°C)	0.9 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.7 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	0.4 in

Leoti has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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