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Weather & Climate in Ulysses, KS

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

Ulysses experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.8 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 3,054 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,054 ft (931 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density1,799/sq mi
Coordinates37.5773°N, 101.3549°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportGarden City Regional (GCK)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 17.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience3.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively 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

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

Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 134 km 5 km
Apr 6, 2020 14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado M2.7 147 km 5 km
Mar 25, 2016 Texas Panhandle region M2.6 149 km 5 km
Aug 6, 2016 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado M2.5 139 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

536 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 104 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 5, 1993 EF4 51 km 23.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF3 97 km 13.1 mi 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF3 69 km 51.3 mi 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 83 km 28.0 mi 2
Jun 22, 1999 EF3 88 km 4.0 mi 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 58 km 13.0 mi 0
May 26, 1996 EF3 53 km 28.0 mi 0
May 16, 1995 EF3 52 km 10.0 mi 0
May 15, 1995 EF3 78 km 6.0 mi 0
May 5, 1993 EF3 78 km 18.5 mi 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 53 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1974 EF3 72 km 2.7 mi 0
May 9, 1972 EF3 76 km 2.7 mi 0
May 13, 1968 EF3 96 km 140.4 mi 0
Jun 23, 1967 EF3 64 km 35.6 mi 1
Jun 16, 1962 EF3 83 km 34.6 mi 0
Jun 6, 1951 EF3 1 km 44.8 mi 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 38 km 12.8 mi 0
Mar 13, 2021 EF2 96 km 12.2 mi 0
Nov 16, 2015 EF2 99 km 14.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 acres, 2018).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2018 BADGER HOLE 49,146 67 km
2011 TUNNER 17,774 63 km
2018 RABBIT 22 10,393 88 km
2022 23 AND DD 8,885 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 8,750 95 km
2021 COBB FIRE 7,142 100 km
2011 HASKELL COUNTY 6,736 32 km
2017 BLACK MONDAY 3,376 63 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,162 46 km
2017 2017-117 3,103 45 km
2006 STEELER 2,471 65 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,496 89 km
1996 SECOND STREET 1,293 65 km
2017 ARKALON 1,229 68 km
2019 CLAUSON FIRE 1,188 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,150 77 km
2023 ARMSTRONG 1,128 38 km
2016 BARRETT 1,101 82 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,052 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 0.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.3 in

Ulysses has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.3").

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