Weather & Climate in Holcomb, KS

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

Holcomb experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 2,886 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,886 ft (880 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density	2,082/sq mi
Coordinates	37.9860°N, 100.9936°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Haskell County County
Nearest Airport	Garden City Regional (GCK) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"

49% below US avg

Snowfall 15.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	15.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	19.2 / 100
Community Resilience	14.0 / 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 High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.

Jan 10, 2003	14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado	M2.9	146 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

649 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 102 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1993	EF4	99 km	23.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF4	79 km	26.6 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	78 km	11.0 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	87 km	7.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	93 km	14.7 mi	0
May 24, 2016	EF3	84 km	1.9 mi	0
Nov 16, 2015	EF3	100 km	51.3 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	82 km	29.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	99 km	28.0 mi	2
Jun 22, 1999	EF3	53 km	4.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	51 km	28.0 mi	0
May 26, 1996	EF3	99 km	13.0 mi	0
May 16, 1995	EF3	14 km	10.0 mi	0
May 15, 1995	EF3	33 km	6.0 mi	0
May 16, 1991	EF3	74 km	22.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1989	EF3	90 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 21, 1974	EF3	91 km	2.7 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF3	86 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 30, 1972	EF3	81 km	13.1 mi	0
May 13, 1968	EF3	52 km	140.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HASKELL COUNTY (6,736 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	HASKELL COUNTY	6,736	65 km
2006	HODGEMAN WEST	4,051	75 km
2017	BLACK MONDAY	3,376	94 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,162	76 km
2017	2017-117	3,103	13 km
2017	GRASSFIRES 30617	1,957	93 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,417	93 km
2017	ARKALON	1,229	95 km
2023	ARMSTRONG	1,128	40 km
2016	BARRETT	1,101	83 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,052	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	0.5 in
March	44°F (6°C)	1.2 in
April	53°F (12°C)	1.6 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.0 in
June	73°F (23°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	2.5 in
September	68°F (20°C)	1.7 in
October	56°F (13°C)	1.0 in
November	41°F (5°C)	0.8 in
December	33°F (0°C)	0.4 in

Holcomb has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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