Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Dodge City features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between 0 °C (33 °F) and 26 °C (80 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -23 °C (-9 °F) or can rise to as high as 40 °C (104 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 601 mm (23.6 inches) and receives 71 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Dodge City enjoys an average of 3362 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 34 minutes to 14 hours 43 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Dodge City are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 26 °C (76 - 80 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 0 to 3 °C (33 - 37 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Dodge City experiences 127 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 99 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 21°C (71°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
| Mean maximum | 18°C (65°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
| Average high | 7°C (46°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
| Daily mean | 0°C (33°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
| Average low | -5°C (23°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
| Mean minimum | -15°C (5°F) |
-15°C (5°F) |
-9°C (17°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-8°C (18°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
| Minimum | -20°C (-3°F) |
-23°C (-9°F) |
-19°C (-2°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
-14°C (7°F) |
-15°C (5°F) |
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Dodge City usually has the most precipitation in May, June and August, with an average of 9 rainy days and 86 mm (3.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Dodge City are January, February and November. On average, 18 mm (0.7 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 21 (0.8) | 16 (0.6) | 63 (2.5) | 44 (1.7) | 124 (4.9) | 66 (2.6) | 51 (2.0) | 67 (2.7) | 43 (1.7) | 59 (2.3) | 18 (0.7) | 27 (1.1) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
The sunniest months in Dodge City are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 24 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Dodge City: January, February and November receive an average of 7 hours 19 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 185 | 228 | 263 | 286 | 307 | 350 | 369 | 328 | 289 | 257 | 244 | 248 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 52m | 10h 48m | 11h 59m | 13h 11m | 14h 13m | 14h 43m | 14h 26m | 13h 32m | 12h 22m | 11h 9m | 10h 7m | 9h 34m |
Dodge City experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 11, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Dodge City UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Dodge City. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Dodge City's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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