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Weather & Climate in Winona, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Winona 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.4 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 3,327 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,327 ft (1,014 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 704/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0617°N, 101.2449°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Thomas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Garden City Regional (GCK) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.7 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
26 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 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas | M3.5 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 2001 | Kansas | M3.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2016 | 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.2 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Sep 16, 2016 | 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas | M3.1 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas | M3.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado | M2.9 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Kansas | M2.9 | 145 km | 6 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 3 km SSE of Hill City, Kansas | M2.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 16 km S of Hill City, Kansas | M2.8 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Apr 14, 2002 | 12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska | M2.8 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 2 km E of Hill City, Kansas | M2.7 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 17 km NNE of Collyer, Kansas | M2.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 1 km SE of Palco, Kansas | M2.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 6 km SE of Hill City, Kansas | M2.6 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 7 km SW of Bogue, Kansas | M2.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2016 | 12 km NW of Ellis, Kansas | M2.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Norton, Kansas | M2.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
664 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 38 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 23, 2008 | EF4 | 84 km | 11.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1999 | EF3 | 78 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1982 | EF3 | 41 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 96 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1972 | EF3 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1971 | EF3 | 93 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1971 | EF3 | 12 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1970 | EF3 | 78 km | 17.2 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1968 | EF3 | 71 km | 140.4 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1965 | EF3 | 71 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1960 | EF3 | 44 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1958 | EF3 | 63 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1951 | EF3 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1951 | EF3 | 80 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2017 | EF2 | 58 km | 18.3 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2015 | EF2 | 68 km | 18.8 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2008 | EF2 | 85 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2008 | EF2 | 71 km | 9.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF2 | 53 km | 34.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2000 | EF2 | 71 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CHERRY CREEK (4,273 acres, 2019).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2019 | CHERRY CREEK | 4,273 | 91 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,535 | 66 km |
| 2011 | ZWEYGARDT | 2,118 | 87 km |
| 2008 | GOVE EAST | 1,849 | 82 km |
| 2007 | WANO | 1,556 | 91 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,417 | 59 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,304 | 78 km |
| 2007 | BRADSHAW | 1,255 | 63 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,154 | 51 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,154 | 21 km |
| 2022 | COUNTY ROAD 56 | 1,076 | 76 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Winona has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").