Weather & Climate in Spearville, KS

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

Spearville 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 2,456 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	2,456 ft (749 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	1,673/sq mi
Coordinates	37.8481°N, 99.7547°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ford County County
Nearest Airport	Dodge City Regional (DDC) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 19.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.2 / 100
Community Resilience	4.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	144 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	6 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M4.0	85 km	5 km
Jul 5, 2016	10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas	M3.5	148 km	5 km
Sep 18, 2015	11 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.4	82 km	5 km
Jun 26, 2016	10 km SSW of Spivey, Kansas	M3.4	147 km	5 km
May 23, 2015	8 km NNW of Sun City, Kansas	M3.3	84 km	5 km
Jul 15, 1992	19 km WNW of Schoenchen, Kansas	M3.3	103 km	5 km
Mar 3, 2017	11 km S of Freedom, Oklahoma	M3.3	143 km	6 km
Sep 14, 2016	10 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	133 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.3	131 km	5 km
Sep 19, 2016	8 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.2	130 km	3 km
May 19, 2017	15 km WNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M3.2	137 km	4 km
Aug 31, 2016	9 km N of Ellis, Kansas	M3.1	132 km	5 km
Sep 16, 2016	8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas	M3.1	131 km	9 km
Aug 15, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	103 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2018	28 km ENE of Buffalo, Oklahoma	M3.1	106 km	3 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km N of Partridge, Kansas	M3.1	147 km	5 km
Jul 21, 2017	26 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	102 km	7 km
Jun 8, 2017	15 km WNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M3.1	137 km	4 km
Aug 15, 2017	28 km SSE of Protection, Kansas	M3.1	104 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

749 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 121 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	61 km	28.8 mi	11
May 18, 2013	EF4	41 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	40 km	26.6 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	48 km	72.2 mi	0
May 4, 1950	EF4	59 km	34.3 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	65 km	29.6 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	75 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	51 km	14.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	56 km	11.0 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	43 km	8.3 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	26 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	46 km	7.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	42 km	48.0 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	76 km	39.7 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	85 km	9.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	64 km	18.2 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	57 km	20.9 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	63 km	18.2 mi	1
May 4, 2007	EF3	50 km	23.5 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	71 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	86 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	81 km
2022	NESS/ELLIS COUNTY	14,699	97 km
2006	UNNAMED	8,750	91 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	58 km
2017	HODGEMAN COUNTY	8,518	34 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	94 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	54 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	25 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	71 km
2006	HODGEMAN WEST	4,051	47 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,967	68 km
1994	UNNAMED	3,613	72 km
2010	MILLER	3,567	66 km
2022	MILLER RANCH	3,563	62 km
1997	UNNAMED	3,519	57 km
1990	UNNAMED	3,187	81 km
2008	LEXINGTON	3,076	67 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,953	90 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,684	79 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)	0.6 in
March	44°F (6°C)	1.9 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
June	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	80°F (27°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	2.7 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.0 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.5 in
November	42°F (6°C)	1.0 in
December	33°F (1°C)	0.8 in

Spearville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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