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Weather & Climate in Marienthal, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marienthal 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 3,223 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 | 3,223 ft (982 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4891°N, 101.2200°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wichita County County |
| Nearest Airport | Garden City Regional (GCK) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
8 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 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas | M3.5 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Jul 15, 1992 | 19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado | M2.9 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 16 km S of Hill City, Kansas | M2.8 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 17 km NNE of Collyer, Kansas | M2.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2016 | 12 km NW of Ellis, Kansas | M2.6 | 148 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
616 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 84 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 23, 2008 | EF4 | 95 km | 11.4 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 96 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF3 | 94 km | 28.0 mi | 2 |
| Jun 22, 1999 | EF3 | 17 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1995 | EF3 | 73 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1995 | EF3 | 78 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 74 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 67 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1971 | EF3 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1968 | EF3 | 8 km | 140.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1967 | EF3 | 38 km | 35.6 mi | 1 |
| Jun 16, 1962 | EF3 | 59 km | 34.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1958 | EF3 | 75 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1951 | EF3 | 66 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2017 | EF2 | 29 km | 18.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF2 | 84 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 2009 | EF2 | 98 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2005 | EF2 | 100 km | 13.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2000 | EF2 | 97 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,162 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,162 | 95 km |
| 2017 | 2017-117 | 3,103 | 72 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,535 | 100 km |
| 2008 | GOVE EAST | 1,849 | 87 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,417 | 59 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,304 | 96 km |
| 2007 | BRADSHAW | 1,255 | 92 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,154 | 70 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,154 | 46 km |
| 2023 | ARMSTRONG | 1,128 | 67 km |
| 2016 | BARRETT | 1,101 | 70 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 | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in |
Marienthal has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").