Weather & Climate in Meade, KS

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

Meade experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.9 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 2,498 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	55.4°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,498 ft (761 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density	873/sq mi
Coordinates	37.2836°N, 100.3430°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Meade County County
Nearest Airport	Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 16.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.15"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	15.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	11.4 / 100
Community Resilience	24.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
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

311 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	117 km	8 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	124 km	5 km
May 1, 2015	8 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.8	147 km	4 km
Feb 16, 2018	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.7	148 km	7 km
Feb 29, 2016	9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.6	147 km	7 km
Apr 13, 2015	5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.5	144 km	9 km
Jun 29, 2017	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.5	148 km	6 km
Mar 24, 2015	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.5	150 km	0 km
Mar 2, 2017	10 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.5	148 km	6 km
Feb 16, 2018	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.4	148 km	7 km
Apr 10, 2016	9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.4	148 km	5 km
Mar 28, 2015	7 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.4	146 km	9 km
Sep 18, 2015	11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.4	124 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2016	5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.4	144 km	5 km
May 20, 2015	7 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.3	146 km	6 km
Mar 24, 2015	7 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.3	146 km	7 km
Mar 3, 2017	11 km S of Freedom, Oklahoma	M3.3	128 km	6 km
Mar 2, 2017	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.3	148 km	6 km
Sep 30, 2016	5 km NNW of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.3	143 km	6 km
Feb 29, 2016	9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.3	147 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

641 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 134 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	79 km	28.8 mi	11
May 5, 1993	EF4	84 km	23.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	91 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	35 km	72.2 mi	0
May 23, 2019	EF3	91 km	15.7 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	20 km	29.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	69 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	31 km	14.7 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	51 km	51.3 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	93 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	97 km	5.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	55 km	20.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	92 km	29.1 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	84 km	8.5 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	88 km	10.0 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	84 km	4.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	48 km	28.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	70 km	13.0 mi	0
May 16, 1995	EF3	83 km	10.0 mi	0
May 15, 1995	EF3	80 km	6.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OKS - STARBUCK (657,299 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	OKS - STARBUCK	657,299	46 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	84 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	77 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	25 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	65 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	70 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	72 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	30 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	10 km
2006	UNNAMED	7,815	64 km
2011	HASKELL COUNTY	6,736	65 km
1997	BUOY LINE	6,118	99 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	78 km
2016	OPTIMA	5,084	93 km
2006	HODGEMAN WEST	4,051	96 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,967	29 km
2010	MILLER	3,567	55 km
2022	MILLER RANCH	3,563	55 km
1997	UNNAMED	3,519	81 km
2017	BLACK MONDAY	3,376	51 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in
April	55°F (13°C)	1.6 in
May	65°F (18°C)	3.1 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	80°F (27°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	2.6 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.0 in
October	58°F (14°C)	1.3 in
November	43°F (6°C)	0.9 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in

Meade has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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