Weather & Climate in Farnam, NE

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

Farnam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.7 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 2,758 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,758 ft (841 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	252/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7065°N, 100.2155°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Frontier County County
Nearest Airport	North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 30.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	13.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	75.1 / 100
Community Resilience	16.8 / 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 Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Apr 10, 2018	10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.7	72 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2015	13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska	M3.6	120 km	15 km
Jan 4, 2016	11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska	M3.5	106 km	6 km
Nov 13, 2001	Kansas	M3.3	79 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2018	9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.3	71 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2018	10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.3	70 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2018	3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.1	77 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2018	8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.1	74 km	5 km
Sep 26, 2010	11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska	M3.1	53 km	10 km
Apr 16, 2007	11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska	M3.0	46 km	5 km
Jul 18, 1990	10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska	M3.0	138 km	5 km
Feb 14, 2003	7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska	M2.9	55 km	5 km
Apr 14, 2002	12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska	M2.8	86 km	5 km
Jan 17, 2020	7 km SE of Glade, Kansas	M2.8	145 km	5 km
Jan 15, 2020	7 km SE of Glade, Kansas	M2.7	144 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2010	8 km WNW of Norton, Kansas	M2.6	95 km	5 km
Apr 15, 2018	8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M2.6	74 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2025	15 km SSW of Riverton, Nebraska	M2.6	142 km	5 km
Feb 3, 2025	9 km S of Glade, Kansas	M2.5	145 km	15 km
Apr 10, 2018	4 km NW of Arnold, Nebraska	M2.5	83 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 63 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 18, 1975	EF4	72 km	15.2 mi	0
Oct 29, 1956	EF4	85 km	147.7 mi	0
Jun 6, 1956	EF4	98 km	2.0 mi	0
May 17, 2019	EF3	12 km	2.1 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF3	65 km	6.7 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF3	74 km	1.7 mi	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	72 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	100 km	8.4 mi	0
Apr 20, 2007	EF3	9 km	15.7 mi	0
May 17, 2000	EF3	30 km	11.5 mi	0
Jun 6, 1993	EF3	62 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1993	EF3	53 km	60.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1993	EF3	89 km	50.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1990	EF3	71 km	25.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1989	EF3	70 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 11, 1978	EF3	22 km	22.5 mi	0
Jun 18, 1975	EF3	40 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1975	EF3	21 km	21.9 mi	0
Jun 18, 1975	EF3	27 km	9.4 mi	0
Jun 18, 1975	EF3	41 km	28.4 mi	1

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

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BETTY'S WAY (68,425 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	BETTY'S WAY	68,425	58 km
2022	ROAD 702	45,166	61 km
2022	ROAD 739	32,997	44 km
1995	UNNAMED	27,237	98 km
2002	UNNAMED	15,972	21 km
2002	UNNAMED	11,012	59 km
1999	UNNAMED	7,793	63 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,681	58 km
2011	HARVEST CA	6,526	85 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,473	65 km
1995	UNNAMED	3,149	54 km
1989	UNNAMED	2,706	60 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,488	97 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,476	94 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,397	49 km
1990	UNNAMED	1,285	91 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,262	95 km
2020	PRAIRIE DOG	1,257	99 km
2023	NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON	1,061	53 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	29°F (-2°C)	0.5 in
March	38°F (3°C)	1.4 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.0 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
June	69°F (20°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	75°F (24°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.5 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.2 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.8 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.5 in

Farnam has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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