Weather & Climate in Chambers, NE

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Chambers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 2,122 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	48.3°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,122 ft (647 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	410/sq mi
Coordinates	42.2047°N, 98.7486°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Holt County County
Nearest Airport	Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"

29% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	17.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	29.1 / 100
Community Resilience	41.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Nov 3, 2002	16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska	M4.3	64 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2021	10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.7	89 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2018	10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.7	148 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2015	13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska	M3.6	134 km	15 km
Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	105 km	5 km
Jan 4, 2016	11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska	M3.5	100 km	6 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	137 km	5 km
Aug 26, 1991	15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.4	147 km	5 km
Jan 25, 1994	8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska	M3.3	124 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2002	8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska	M3.3	78 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2016	11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.2	144 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2018	8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.1	147 km	5 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	118 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2018	3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.1	147 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2021	9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.1	88 km	5 km
Jul 18, 1990	10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska	M3.0	79 km	5 km
Feb 1, 2006	6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska	M2.9	75 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2020	2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska	M2.8	2 km	10 km
Mar 20, 2010	9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska	M2.7	116 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	82 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

384 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 179 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 6, 1975	EF4	97 km	4.1 mi	0
May 5, 1964	EF4	95 km	51.2 mi	0
May 29, 1962	EF4	58 km	24.2 mi	0
May 30, 1954	EF4	99 km	29.9 mi	6
Oct 4, 2013	EF3	76 km	6.4 mi	0
Jun 9, 2003	EF3	36 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1999	EF3	76 km	14.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1979	EF3	71 km	10.8 mi	0
May 8, 1965	EF3	31 km	44.8 mi	0
May 21, 1962	EF3	74 km	11.0 mi	0
May 21, 1962	EF3	78 km	71.7 mi	0
May 16, 1962	EF3	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 5, 1960	EF3	67 km	10.3 mi	1
Jun 7, 1953	EF3	82 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF2	89 km	26.7 mi	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF2	98 km	9.2 mi	0
May 12, 2023	EF2	14 km	7.3 mi	0
Aug 19, 2017	EF2	80 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF2	45 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF2	46 km	1.6 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,910 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	UNNAMED	6,910	92 km
2023	LOWERY	4,881	35 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,883	90 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,688	61 km
1995	UNNAMED	3,145	56 km
1995	UNNAMED	2,911	32 km
2012	UNNAMED	2,875	88 km
2023	DEL PORTO	2,856	91 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,456	32 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,130	61 km
2012	KAYLKOWSKI	1,966	69 km
2012	SIX PACK	1,649	97 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,477	99 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.5 in
March	37°F (3°C)	1.5 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in
June	69°F (21°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	74°F (23°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.7 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.2 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.5 in
November	35°F (2°C)	1.0 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	0.7 in

Chambers has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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