Weather & Climate in Sun City, KS

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

Sun City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,676 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	57.9°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,676 ft (511 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	253/sq mi
Coordinates	37.3785°N, 98.9168°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Barber County County
Nearest Airport	Pratt Regional (PTT) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 9.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	40.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.5 / 100
Community Resilience	55.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

3,205 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	101 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	100 km	4 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	110 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	116 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	101 km	7 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	102 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	83 km	4 km
May 17, 2019	8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma	M4.4	133 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	103 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	102 km	10 km
Sep 8, 2017	9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma	M4.3	133 km	6 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	104 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	84 km	4 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	101 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	102 km	6 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	109 km	5 km
Mar 4, 2018	4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma	M4.2	145 km	8 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	123 km	7 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	86 km	7 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	102 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

680 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 175 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	47 km	28.8 mi	11
Mar 13, 1990	EF5	90 km	48.0 mi	1
May 18, 2013	EF4	98 km	7.0 mi	0
May 12, 2004	EF4	84 km	1.2 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	49 km	19.5 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	99 km	72.2 mi	0
May 4, 1950	EF4	75 km	34.3 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	92 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	62 km	8.3 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	60 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	63 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	63 km	39.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	48 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	51 km	11.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	28 km	21.9 mi	2
May 23, 2008	EF3	72 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	97 km	5.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	43 km	18.2 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	41 km	23.5 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	37 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	93 km
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	31 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	42 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	87 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	96 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	96 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	96 km
2022	217	18,293	92 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	10 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	87 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	82 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	8 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,406	100 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	56 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	50 km
2020	EWB	5,706	35 km
2011	JORDEN SPRINGS	5,488	96 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	41 km
2008	BYRON	5,033	90 km
2007	SALT FORK DELTA	4,784	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	0.9 in
March	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
April	56°F (13°C)	2.1 in
May	65°F (19°C)	3.5 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	82°F (28°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in
September	71°F (21°C)	2.5 in
October	59°F (15°C)	2.1 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.3 in
December	35°F (2°C)	0.9 in

Sun City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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