Weather & Climate in Wilmore, KS

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

Wilmore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.1 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 2,023 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,023 ft (617 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	206/sq mi
Coordinates	37.3350°N, 99.2102°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Comanche County County
Nearest Airport	Pratt Regional (PTT) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"

33% below US avg

Snowfall 17.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	20.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	61.3 / 100
Community Resilience	43.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2,648 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	104 km	8 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.7	103 km	4 km
Jan 31, 2022	7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.5	137 km	8 km
Jan 19, 2020	2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.5	133 km	5 km
Jan 7, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	105 km	7 km
Jun 9, 2018	8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.4	120 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2016	16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	103 km	7 km
Jul 9, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.4	105 km	7 km
Jul 20, 2015	7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma	M4.4	101 km	4 km
Jul 29, 2014	9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma	M4.3	122 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2015	5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma	M4.2	144 km	7 km
Feb 5, 2015	8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma	M4.2	100 km	4 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, OK	M4.2	104 km	6 km
Feb 19, 2021	6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma	M4.2	107 km	7 km
Aug 16, 2019	3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.2	133 km	5 km
Jul 8, 2016	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	104 km	7 km
May 13, 2017	17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma	M4.2	104 km	5 km
Sep 15, 1995	7 km NNW of Alva, Oklahoma	M4.1	69 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2019	5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas	M4.1	130 km	5 km
Jun 5, 2015	3 km SW of Danville, Kansas	M4.1	114 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

690 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 110 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 4, 2007	EF5	21 km	28.8 mi	11
May 18, 2013	EF4	93 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1976	EF4	67 km	19.5 mi	0
Jun 4, 1955	EF4	74 km	72.2 mi	0
May 4, 1950	EF4	78 km	34.3 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	82 km	29.6 mi	0
May 16, 2017	EF3	98 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	84 km	14.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	94 km	1.9 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	59 km	8.3 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	88 km	9.7 mi	0
May 19, 2012	EF3	86 km	9.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	73 km	39.7 mi	0
Apr 14, 2012	EF3	34 km	48.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	49 km	18.2 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	54 km	21.9 mi	2
May 23, 2008	EF3	80 km	5.0 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	46 km	20.9 mi	0
May 23, 2008	EF3	44 km	11.0 mi	0
May 4, 2007	EF3	33 km	23.5 mi	0

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	67 km
2016	ANDERSON CREEK FIRE	374,523	42 km
1996	UNNAMED	88,943	44 km
2017	OKS - 283	68,558	87 km
2016	350 COMPLEX	58,055	77 km
2018	34 COMPLEX	57,533	84 km
2017	OKS - SELMAN	44,767	84 km
2015	BOILING SPRINGS FIRE	20,264	87 km
2022	217	18,293	86 km
1994	UNNAMED	16,448	18 km
2016	BUFFALO	16,160	65 km
2022	GARFIELD	8,650	84 km
2008	LARKIN	8,397	25 km
2008	UNNAMED	6,276	45 km
1994	UNNAMED	5,764	25 km
2020	EWB	5,706	43 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,494	91 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,168	50 km
2008	LAKE CITY	4,643	36 km
2007	AETNA FIRE	4,579	32 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in	Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.8 in
April	55°F (13°C)	1.9 in
May	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in
June	74°F (24°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	82°F (28°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.0 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
October	58°F (15°C)	1.9 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.2 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Wilmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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