Weather & Climate in Ogallah, KS

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

Ogallah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.3 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 2,353 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.0°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,353 ft (717 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	38.9946°N, 99.7326°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Trego County County
Nearest Airport	Hays Regional (HYS) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 17.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.35"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	62.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

94 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	36 km	3 km
Aug 9, 2021	Kansas	M3.5	141 km	5 km
Jun 1, 2025	9 km S of Hill City, Kansas	M3.5	33 km	11 km
May 30, 1991	5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	37 km	5 km
May 31, 2019	2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas	M3.5	36 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2025	10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas	M3.4	74 km	13 km
Nov 13, 2001	Kansas	M3.3	119 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	14 km	5 km
Sep 14, 2016	10 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	15 km	5 km
Jul 29, 2021	11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas	M3.3	143 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1992	19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas	M3.3	31 km	5 km
May 24, 2023	12 km S of Alton, Kansas	M3.2	79 km	7 km
Mar 13, 2025	0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas	M3.2	135 km	5 km
Sep 19, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.2	14 km	3 km
Jul 5, 2019	Kansas	M3.1	41 km	4 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas	M3.1	13 km	9 km
Aug 31, 2016	9 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.1	14 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2003	4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas	M3.0	36 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2025	2 km SW of Zurich, Kansas	M3.0	34 km	12 km
May 11, 2019	5 km NNW of Zurich, Kansas	M3.0	39 km	5 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: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 180 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 18, 2013	EF4	97 km	7.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF4	49 km	11.4 mi	0
Apr 21, 2001	EF4	99 km	5.0 mi	1
May 10, 1985	EF4	55 km	33.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF4	96 km	56.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1951	EF4	13 km	0.8 mi	5
May 24, 2016	EF3	92 km	11.0 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	93 km	7.7 mi	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	56 km	11.9 mi	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	83 km	3.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	45 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 2005	EF3	28 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1999	EF3	93 km	10.0 mi	0
Oct 16, 1998	EF3	29 km	26.0 mi	0
Apr 11, 1991	EF3	55 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1990	EF3	42 km	37.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF3	28 km	30.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF3	11 km	10.0 mi	0
Oct 16, 1980	EF3	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF3	89 km	17.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	FOUR COUNTY	122,971	61 km
2022	NESS/ELLIS COUNTY	14,699	35 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	95 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,328	44 km
1996	UNNAMED	4,972	31 km
2017	GORHAM	4,054	63 km
1991	UNNAMED	3,330	93 km
2008	GOVE EAST	1,849	54 km
2017	FELLHOELTER	1,664	54 km
2024	CODELL RD	1,609	51 km
2021	NORTH LAKE	1,530	21 km
2010	H-RX-F KIR NON NFP	1,435	89 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,417	84 km
2022	KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX	1,367	86 km
2020	PRAIRIE DOG	1,257	96 km
2016	KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS	1,123	88 km
2011	W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR	1,083	88 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,057	71 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,029	35 km
2008	H RX F BOTTOMS	1,009	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	33°F (1°C)	0.6 in
March	42°F (6°C)	1.8 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.0 in
May	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in
June	73°F (23°C)	3.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	2.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	2.0 in
October	56°F (13°C)	1.3 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.0 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.5 in

Ogallah has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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