What are the winters like in Dodge City Kansas?

Areas of drizzle after midnight. Widespread fog, mainly after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 44 by 5am. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Areas of drizzle before 9am, then a chance of rain or drizzle after noon. Widespread fog, mainly before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 51. Windy, with a south southeast wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Windy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 31 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

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Weather in Dodge City

Temperature

Average temperatures in Dodge City vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice between summer and winter. The temperatures feel cold for about half the year, and too hot for part of the year with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 33rd percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed . If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Dodge City, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late July where highs are regularly around 97.4°F (36.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 67°F (19.4°C) at night.

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Dodge City Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

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Dodge City Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Dodge City Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

MonthAvg. High (°F)Avg. Mean (°F)Avg. Low (°F)Jan48.331.318.5Feb50.433.119.9Mar64.345.530.5Apr71.253.338.8May81.363.949.1Jun92.975.961.1Jul9679.765.5Aug94.277.763.7Sep8769.454.9Oct74.256.142.1Nov61.143.129.1Dec46.631.520.2

Show Celsius

MonthAvg. High (°C)Avg. Mean (°C)Avg. Low (°C)Jan9.1-0.4-7.5Feb10.20.6-6.7Mar17.97.5-0.8Apr21.811.83.8May27.417.79.5Jun33.824.416.2Jul35.626.518.6Aug34.625.417.6Sep30.620.812.7Oct23.413.45.6Nov16.26.2-1.6Dec8.1-0.3-6.6

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Dodge City are January, November, and then December. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around late January. For example, on the week of January 22nd there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early to mid June with an average of 2 days of significant precipitation the week of June 11th.

When can you find snow in Dodge City? Weather stations report large amounts of snow likely to be deepest around March, especially close to late March. The best time to ski (if at all) in Dodge City is often around around March 26th when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Dodge City.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Dodge City (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

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MonthDaily Chance of RainAverage Snow Depth (in)Total Precipitation (in)Jan4%2.30.6Feb9%3.90.7Mar9%41.3Apr15%32May16%02.9Jun18%03.5Jul16%03.1Aug17%03Sep11%01.4Oct13%02.5Nov7%1.50.9Dec8%3.11.2

Show Centimeters

MonthDaily Chance of RainAverage Snow Depth (cm)Total Precipitation (cm)Jan45.81.5Feb99.91.8Mar910.23.3Apr157.65.1May1607.4Jun1808.9Jul1607.9Aug1707.6Sep1103.6Oct1306.4Nov73.82.3Dec87.93

Humidity and Wind

Dodge City has some comfortably humid months, with slightly drier months on the other side of the year. The least humid month is July (43.8% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (54.3%).

Wind in Dodge City is usually stronger than many places. The windiest month is April, followed by March and June. April’s average wind speed of around 12.6 knots (14.5 MPH or 23.4 KPH) is considered “a moderate breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early to mid April where average top sustained speeds reach 23.1 knots, which is considered a strong breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Dodge City.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Show Relative Humidity by Month

MonthAvg. Relative HumidityJan47.6%Feb49.5%Mar44.5%Apr45.5%May47%Jun45.2%Jul43.8%Aug46.3%Sep45.9%Oct45.3%Nov45.1%Dec54.3%

Is it Safe to Travel to Dodge City?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Oct 07, 2019 there are no travel advisories or warnings for the United States; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Sep 23, 2019.

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Dodge City, KS, US is June, followed by May and July. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Dodge City in November. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

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Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 38.9 in November means 38.9% of the tourists vs. June.

Overall Dodge City Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 88.2°F (31.2°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 3 to 5 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the most precipitation with about 5 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Dodge City, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 89.1°F (31.7°C) and 54.7°F (12.6°C), which will feel comfortable given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a normal amount: 2 to 4 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in Dodge City to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 1 to 3 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

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