Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Craig experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average
52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-5°C)
July Average
77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
873 ft (266 m)
Area
0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density
412/sq mi
Coordinates
40.1947°N, 95.3711°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
Nearest Airport
Kansas City International (MCI) 71 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall33.7"
11% below US avg
Snowfall2.9"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.33"
Driest Month (Jan)0.83"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.6.
Dec 17, 2009
2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska
M3.6
48 km
5 km
Jul 16, 2004
6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa
M3.5
51 km
5 km
Mar 23, 2007
5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas
M3.1
81 km
5 km
Feb 11, 1995
6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri
M3.1
50 km
5 km
May 13, 1999
6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas
M3.0
135 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2014
5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska
M2.9
99 km
5 km
Mar 31, 1993
2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska
M2.9
28 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
567 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 268 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 21, 2024
EF4
87 km
40.7 mi
5
Apr 8, 1999
EF4
83 km
49.0 mi
0
Mar 29, 1979
EF4
37 km
18.8 mi
0
Jun 22, 1964
EF4
57 km
11.9 mi
0
Apr 12, 1964
EF4
54 km
13.1 mi
1
Aug 6, 1962
EF4
83 km
11.0 mi
0
Apr 5, 1954
EF4
40 km
6.3 mi
0
May 21, 2024
EF3
75 km
33.9 mi
0
May 21, 2019
EF3
57 km
5.9 mi
0
Jun 3, 2014
EF3
63 km
6.3 mi
0
May 28, 2013
EF3
87 km
4.4 mi
0
May 29, 2004
EF3
88 km
7.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 2001
EF3
87 km
76.5 mi
0
Apr 26, 1991
EF3
98 km
14.0 mi
0
Jun 7, 1984
EF3
66 km
25.0 mi
0
Apr 26, 1984
EF3
89 km
32.0 mi
0
Aug 28, 1979
EF3
87 km
38.3 mi
2
Mar 29, 1979
EF3
56 km
29.6 mi
0
May 5, 1971
EF3
88 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 10, 1965
EF3
89 km
23.2 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN (1,009 acres, 2018).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2018
FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN
1,009
100 km
2020
MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI
964
14 km
2016
SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX
866
14 km
1988
NORTH POOL
698
13 km
2020
UNNAMED
645
15 km
2009
UNIT 6
625
16 km
2002
SCRDGRS 6
536
16 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-5°C)
0.8 in
Coldest, Driest
February
30°F (-1°C)
0.9 in
March
41°F (5°C)
2.1 in
April
53°F (12°C)
3.0 in
May
64°F (18°C)
4.3 in
June
73°F (23°C)
4.2 in
July
77°F (25°C)
4.3 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
75°F (24°C)
4.2 in
September
67°F (19°C)
4.3 in
October
55°F (13°C)
2.7 in
November
40°F (4°C)
1.9 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
1.1 in
Craig has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.8").
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