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Weather & Climate in Champion, NE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Champion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 3,255 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,255 ft (992 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4709°N, 101.7449°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chase County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Nov 13, 2001 | Kansas | M3.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2007 | 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska | M3.0 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska | M2.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 2002 | 12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska | M2.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
541 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 50 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 15, 1990 | EF4 | 56 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 1956 | EF4 | 51 km | 147.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2012 | EF3 | 95 km | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 2000 | EF3 | 84 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1991 | EF3 | 32 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1971 | EF3 | 77 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1967 | EF3 | 37 km | 40.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1960 | EF3 | 70 km | 6.5 mi | 2 |
| Jun 5, 1953 | EF3 | 33 km | 9.8 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1951 | EF3 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1951 | EF3 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2024 | EF2 | 88 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2021 | EF2 | 39 km | 8.3 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2019 | EF2 | 89 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 2016 | EF2 | 57 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF2 | 32 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1995 | EF2 | 48 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1994 | EF2 | 88 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1994 | EF2 | 68 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1994 | EF2 | 75 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
17 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOGAN (30,076 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | LOGAN | 30,076 | 88 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 17,990 | 100 km |
| 2012 | KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX | 13,526 | 98 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 11,012 | 75 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 4,777 | 46 km |
| 2019 | CHERRY CREEK | 4,273 | 76 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 3,473 | 74 km |
| 2011 | ZWEYGARDT | 2,118 | 96 km |
| 2022 | COUNTY ROAD R | 2,080 | 82 km |
| 2018 | COUNTY ROAD 56 | 1,866 | 45 km |
| 2007 | WANO | 1,556 | 77 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 1,544 | 86 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 1,488 | 87 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 1,476 | 46 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,318 | 88 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 1,285 | 43 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,262 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
Champion has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and December the driest (0.4").