Weather & Climate in Offerle, KS

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

Offerle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.1 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 2,269 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	56.0°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,269 ft (692 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	664/sq mi
Coordinates	37.8907°N, 99.5604°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Edwards County County
Nearest Airport	Dodge City Regional (DDC) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 19.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	17.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	28.7 / 100
Community Resilience	41.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
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

189 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jun 22, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M4.6	148 km	3 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	140 km	5 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	139 km	5 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	137 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	137 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	74 km	5 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	146 km	5 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	148 km	5 km
Jul 5, 2016	10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas	M3.5	134 km	5 km
Mar 8, 2018	2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas	M3.4	142 km	11 km
Jun 26, 2016	10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas	M3.4	134 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.4	71 km	5 km
Sep 13, 2016	10 km NW of Harper, Kansas	M3.3	142 km	8 km
Jul 15, 1992	19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas	M3.3	97 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2016	10 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	127 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	125 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.3	73 km	5 km
Mar 3, 2017	11 km S of Freedom, Oklahoma	M3.3	142 km	6 km
Jun 15, 2016	5 km ENE of Avard, Oklahoma	M3.3	149 km	6 km
May 10, 2015	4 km SSW of Alva, Oklahoma	M3.3	147 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

780 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 155 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	60 km	28.8 mi	11
May 18, 2013	EF4	29 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	96 km	5.0 mi	1
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	52 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	62 km	72.2 mi	0
May 4, 1950	EF4	42 km	34.3 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	79 km	29.6 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	59 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	54 km	7.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	26 km	8.3 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	66 km	11.0 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	67 km	14.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	43 km	1.9 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	59 km	39.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	35 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	94 km	21.9 mi	2
May 23, 2008	EF3	85 km	9.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	63 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	48 km	18.2 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	49 km	18.2 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	95 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	72 km
2022	NESS/ELLIS COUNTY	14,699	91 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	40 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	38 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	85 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	53 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	22 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	55 km
1996	UNNAMED	4,972	95 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	93 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	99 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,566	99 km
2021	BOILING SPRINGS	4,299	95 km
1989	SLEEPER	4,269	99 km
2006	HODGEMAN WEST	4,051	58 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,967	79 km
2010	BIG SALT MARSH	3,960	96 km
1991	ROAD 484	3,626	97 km
2010	UNNAMED	3,618	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	0.7 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	80°F (27°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	2.9 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.6 in
November	42°F (6°C)	1.0 in
December	33°F (1°C)	0.8 in

Offerle has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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