Weather & Climate in Montezuma, KS

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

Montezuma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.8 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 2,779 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.0°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,779 ft (847 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	861/sq mi
Coordinates	37.5924°N, 100.4501°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Gray County County
Nearest Airport	Garden City Regional (GCK) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 15.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	36.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	38.5 / 100
Community Resilience	16.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	133 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.4	132 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.3	133 km	5 km
Aug 15, 2017	28 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	120 km	5 km
Aug 15, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	118 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2018	28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.1	121 km	3 km
Jul 21, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	117 km	7 km
Oct 13, 2017	7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	106 km	4 km
Oct 25, 1999	2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.0	109 km	26 km
Mar 16, 2018	22 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma	M3.0	136 km	4 km
Jan 21, 2018	27 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.9	118 km	6 km
Aug 12, 2019	26 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.9	118 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2017	23 km NE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.9	114 km	8 km
Jul 24, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M2.9	117 km	3 km
Mar 17, 2018	22 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma	M2.8	135 km	1 km
Apr 9, 2018	23 km NE of Fort Supply, Oklahoma	M2.8	136 km	4 km
Jan 25, 2018	26 km NW of Freedom, Oklahoma	M2.8	124 km	0 km
Mar 23, 1995	7 km NNE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.8	108 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2017	6 km N of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M2.8	107 km	3 km
Jan 21, 2020	12 km NNE of Rosston, Oklahoma	M2.8	91 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

676 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 153 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	92 km	28.8 mi	11
May 5, 1993	EF4	90 km	23.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	62 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	39 km	72.2 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	39 km	29.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	76 km	11.0 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	30 km	14.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	46 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	76 km	7.7 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	67 km	51.3 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	95 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	70 km	20.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	64 km	29.1 mi	0
Mar 27, 2004	EF3	95 km	10.0 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	79 km	4.0 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	86 km	10.0 mi	0
May 7, 2002	EF3	80 km	8.5 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	27 km	28.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	79 km	13.0 mi	0
May 16, 1995	EF3	51 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	75 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	60 km
2020	412 FIRE	22,069	97 km
2022	BEAVER RIVER FIRE	20,512	98 km
2022	23 AND DD	8,885	62 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	44 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	81 km
2006	UNNAMED	7,815	100 km
2011	HASKELL COUNTY	6,736	58 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	88 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	87 km
2006	HODGEMAN WEST	4,051	65 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,967	52 km
2010	MILLER	3,567	75 km
2022	MILLER RANCH	3,563	72 km
1997	UNNAMED	3,519	92 km
2017	BLACK MONDAY	3,376	63 km
2017	OKS - BEAVER	3,168	96 km
2017	2017-117	3,103	57 km
2008	LEXINGTON	3,076	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
March	44°F (7°C)	1.4 in
April	53°F (12°C)	1.7 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.3 in
June	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.6 in
September	69°F (20°C)	1.9 in
October	56°F (13°C)	1.3 in
November	42°F (5°C)	0.9 in
December	33°F (1°C)	0.5 in

Montezuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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