Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, KS
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Excellent for hiking. High near 51°F. Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Good for biking. High near 51°F. Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Fishing
Excellent for fishing. High near 51°F. Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
The refuge foot-access areas, approximately 15-mile established public-road route and designated public fishing waters create different weather decisions within one practical trip.
Planning an Outing
Begin with salt-marsh flooding, muddy roads, extreme heat, wind, dust, insects, wildfire and refuge closures. Check the exact facility notice before committing to this the refuge foot-access areas, approximately 15-mile established public-road route and designated public fishing waters.
Destination-Specific Access
Biking means road cycling on established refuge roads, including the five-mile Wildlife Drive portion; no bikes on hiking trails. Boats, kayaks and canoes are prohibited. Fishing uses Little Salt Marsh banks/pier and lawful Rattlesnake Creek access.
Weather Tips
- Within the refuge foot-access areas, approximately 15-mile established public-road route and designated public fishing waters, honor posted wet-trail closures and keep bicycles off hiking-only routes.
Nearby Towns and Areas
- Big Salt Marsh
- Little Salt Marsh
- Migrant’s Mile
- Rattlesnake Creek
Adjust the Day to the Forecast
Move to shore or a short protected trail when wind, waves, flow or access is unsuitable; otherwise, replace natural-surface riding with a paved route when trails are closed.
7-Day Forecast
Weather by Season
Winter
Freezing rain and wind can make wildfire and refuge closures the deciding issue even when snowfall is light; confirm gates and surfaces after every freeze-thaw cycle.
Spring
Repeated thunderstorms can worsen salt-marsh flooding after rain has ended locally; wait for the managing agency to reopen closed access.
Summer
Heat stress builds quickly while extreme heat may remove the safest option; start early, carry water and preserve a direct retreat.
Fall
Cooler air improves comfort, but shorter daylight and wildfire and refuge closures reduce the margin for a late return.
Key Climate Data Points
- Local climate: This local planning area has an annual average temperature near 55–57°F, receives roughly 24–31 inches of precipitation and records commonly 13–20 inches in the South-Central Wetlands planning area near Big Salt Marsh.
- Wettest season: Late spring and early summer, when salt-marsh flooding deserves extra attention.
- Driest season: Winter and late summer.
- Annual average temperature: Near 55–57°f.
- Annual snowfall: Commonly 13–20 inches for the local climate around Big Salt Marsh.