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Catharine, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ellis County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
252
Population
142/sq mi density
$254,700
Home Value
$214,166 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Catharine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,020 ft (616 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9302°N, 99.2144°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ellis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Catharine has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").