Weather & Climate in Minneola, KS

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

Minneola 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 2,550 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	2,550 ft (777 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	1,528/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4420°N, 100.0131°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Meade County County
Nearest Airport	Dodge City Regional (DDC) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 16.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"

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

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

Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	133 km	5 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	129 km	8 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	94 km	5 km
May 1, 2015	8 km NNE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.8	137 km	4 km
Mar 8, 2017	10 km S of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.8	145 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2015	9 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.7	143 km	11 km
Feb 16, 2018	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.7	137 km	7 km
Sep 15, 2015	11 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.6	144 km	5 km
Feb 29, 2016	9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.6	137 km	7 km
Apr 16, 2015	8 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.5	139 km	9 km
Mar 2, 2017	10 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.5	137 km	6 km
Mar 24, 2015	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.5	139 km	0 km
Jun 29, 2017	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.5	137 km	6 km
Apr 13, 2015	5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.5	135 km	9 km
Sep 15, 2015	10 km ENE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.4	143 km	6 km
May 18, 2015	12 km WSW of Dacoma, Oklahoma	M3.4	150 km	14 km
Apr 10, 2016	9 km NE of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.4	138 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.4	93 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2016	5 km N of Quinlan, Oklahoma	M3.4	135 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2018	9 km SW of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M3.4	137 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

665 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 127 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	51 km	28.8 mi	11
May 18, 2013	EF4	91 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	71 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	5 km	72.2 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	15 km	29.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	84 km	7.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	81 km	8.3 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	47 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	89 km	11.0 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	13 km	14.7 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	85 km	51.3 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	59 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	92 km	18.2 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	28 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	95 km	5.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	96 km	11.0 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	88 km	18.2 mi	1
May 4, 2007	EF3	70 km	23.5 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	71 km	29.1 mi	0
Mar 27, 2004	EF3	75 km	10.0 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	42 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	87 km
2024	SLAPOUT FIRE	23,810	91 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	51 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	94 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	87 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	67 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	60 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	42 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	79 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	97 km
2006	UNNAMED	7,815	83 km
2011	HASKELL COUNTY	6,736	92 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	93 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	48 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	76 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	99 km
2006	HODGEMAN WEST	4,051	78 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,967	18 km
1994	UNNAMED	3,613	85 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	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
March	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in
April	54°F (12°C)	1.8 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	80°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	2.7 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
November	42°F (6°C)	0.9 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in

Minneola has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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