Catharine, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ellis County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
252
Population
142/sq mi density
$254,700
Home Value
$214,166 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in |
Catharine has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").