Weather & Climate in Mullinville, KS

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

Mullinville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.3 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 2,326 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.8°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,326 ft (709 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	359/sq mi
Coordinates	37.5886°N, 99.4756°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Kiowa County County
Nearest Airport	Dodge City Regional (DDC) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"

32% below US avg

Snowfall 16.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	15.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	39.7 / 100
Community Resilience	63.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
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

1,493 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 13, 2016	18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M5.1	140 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	139 km	4 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	141 km	5 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	136 km	4 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	140 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	139 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	140 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	140 km	7 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	140 km	5 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	140 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	140 km	6 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	136 km	4 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	141 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	138 km	5 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	106 km	5 km
Jun 5, 2015	3 km SW of Danville, Kansas	M4.1	142 km	2 km
May 25, 2021	3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma	M4.1	150 km	8 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	49 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	139 km	9 km
Feb 13, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.0	139 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

703 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 105 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	26 km	28.8 mi	11
May 18, 2013	EF4	62 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	77 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	50 km	72.2 mi	0
May 4, 1950	EF4	58 km	34.3 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	64 km	29.6 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	79 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	84 km	7.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	94 km	11.0 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	36 km	8.3 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	59 km	14.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	59 km	1.9 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	65 km	39.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	9 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	78 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	36 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	76 km	21.9 mi	2
May 23, 2008	EF3	42 km	18.2 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	20 km	23.5 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	58 km	17.4 mi	1

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	67 km
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	78 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	80 km
1996	UNNAMED	23,123	96 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	44 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	79 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	91 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	62 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	70 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	57 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	78 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	19 km
2020	EWB	5,706	79 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	56 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	48 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	67 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	68 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	68 km
2011	TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE	4,138	90 km
2006	HODGEMAN WEST	4,051	85 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	0.7 in
March	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.0 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.6 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.0 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.4 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.8 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.1 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.8 in

Mullinville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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