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Dodge City (KS) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Dodge City is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Dodge City, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July to a chilly 7°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -7°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Dodge City receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 565 mm. The seasons in Dodge City, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 88 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 7 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 8.1 mm over 3 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Dodge City Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Dodge City (KS)

Wed   Dec 25
11°C | -2°C
SE 9 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
11°C | 3°C
SE 4 m/s
2.3 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Fri   Dec 27
12°C | 3°C
S 5 m/s
0.5 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

The best time of year to visit Dodge City in the United States of America

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Dodge City have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Dodge City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Dodge City?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dodge City?
    June tops the wettest month list with 88 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dodge City?
    January is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.