Weather & Climate in Sharon Springs, KS

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

Sharon Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.0 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 3,443 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.9°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,443 ft (1,049 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	930/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8943°N, 101.7512°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Wallace County County
Nearest Airport	Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 21.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	1.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	33.2 / 100
Community Resilience	21.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Aug 17, 2009	8 km E of Eads, Colorado	M3.9	94 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2014	23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado	M3.0	115 km	5 km
Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	104 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2016	13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.5	106 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

640 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 66 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 22, 1999	EF3	68 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 7, 1993	EF3	73 km	9.0 mi	0
May 19, 1982	EF3	20 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	47 km	0.1 mi	0
May 13, 1968	EF3	72 km	140.4 mi	0
Jun 23, 1967	EF3	94 km	35.6 mi	1
May 4, 1960	EF3	57 km	7.1 mi	0
Jul 20, 1958	EF3	16 km	3.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 2023	EF2	97 km	5.3 mi	0
Oct 2, 2017	EF2	79 km	18.3 mi	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	79 km	0.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	67 km	34.0 mi	0
Oct 31, 2000	EF2	33 km	12.0 mi	0
May 12, 1995	EF2	84 km	18.0 mi	0
Oct 5, 1994	EF2	82 km	6.3 mi	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	88 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	76 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 7, 1993	EF2	55 km	2.0 mi	0
May 30, 1988	EF2	91 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1984	EF2	52 km	12.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SHERIDAN LAKE (5,310 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	SHERIDAN LAKE	5,310	82 km
2019	CHERRY CREEK	4,273	99 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,535	36 km
2011	ZWEYGARDT	2,118	83 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,039	98 km
2007	WANO	1,556	98 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,417	95 km
2020	COUNTY RD T	1,371	91 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,304	35 km
2007	BRADSHAW	1,255	27 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,154	6 km
1996	UNNAMED	1,154	35 km
2016	BARRETT	1,101	82 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,076	47 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (1°C)	0.5 in
March	42°F (6°C)	1.3 in
April	51°F (11°C)	1.3 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	3.0 in
July	78°F (25°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	2.0 in
September	66°F (19°C)	1.6 in
October	54°F (12°C)	1.0 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.7 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in

Sharon Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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