Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dodge City, KS Climate
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- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 22.0"
- Annual precip
- 182d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dodge City
Dodge City, Kansas averages 56°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 22.0"
- annual precipitation · 19" snow
- 182 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
22.0"
Annual Snow
19.1"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.0"
Plus 19.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dodge City) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Dodge City area.
How Dodge City compares to every U.S. city
Dodge City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Dodge City
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Dodge City's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6" | 3.9" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6" | 4.7" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4" | 3.7" | 17.3 | 0.1 |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0" | 0.8" | 5.8 | 0.8 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 4.4 |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.7 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.7 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.8 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 9.0 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0" | 0.6" | 4.3 | 1.5 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8" | 1.4" | 17.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0" | 4.0" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 3.9"
3.6 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 4.7"
4.4 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
Snow: 3.7"
5.6 days with precipitation
April 2.0"
Snow: 0.8"
7.1 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
8.6 days with precipitation
June 3.3"
8.5 days with precipitation
July 3.1"
8.3 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
8.5 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
5.2 days with precipitation
October 2.0"
Snow: 0.6"
5.9 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 1.4"
4.3 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
Snow: 4.0"
4.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
182 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,815
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,549
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61% | 12.0 | 66% | 23% |
| February | 56% | 13.6 | 67% | 21% |
| March | 57% | 14.5 | 63% | 22% |
| April | 59% | 14.0 | 59% | 24% |
| May | 61% | 12.8 | 64% | 16% |
| June | 56% | 13.0 | 74% | 7% |
| July | 59% | 11.2 | 70% | 9% |
| August | 59% | 11.7 | 73% | 11% |
| September | 57% | 12.7 | 73% | 14% |
| October | 58% | 12.4 | 74% | 17% |
| November | 60% | 12.5 | 74% | 17% |
| December | 65% | 12.2 | 70% | 22% |
What Dodge City's climate means for you
Dodge City runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 182 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,815 heating and 1,549 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Dodge City, KS
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Dodge City, Kansas as a location with an annual average temperature of 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00013985, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Dodge City receives roughly 22.0 inches of precipitation each year, with 19.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 182 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 21 and the first fall freeze near October 20. For energy use, 4,815 heating degree days and 1,549 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dodge City scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Dodge City, KS? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dodge City, Kansas is 56°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Dodge City get? ▼
Dodge City receives 22.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 19.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dodge City? ▼
Dodge City has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Dodge City? ▼
Dodge City has approximately 182 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 21 and the first fall freeze around October 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dodge City? ▼
Dodge City has 4,815 heating degree days and 1,549 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Dodge City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013985 near Dodge City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013985. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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