Weather & Climate in Kimball, NE

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

Kimball experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.8 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 4,728 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.7°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,728 ft (1,441 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density	940/sq mi
Coordinates	41.2324°N, 103.6521°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Kimball County County
Nearest Airport	Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 29.8"

Wettest Month (May) 2.87"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	7.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.9 / 100
Community Resilience	12.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	117 km	1 km
Jan 6, 2018	7 km SW of Guernsey, Wyoming	M3.0	146 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	119 km	6 km
Aug 23, 2016	2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado	M2.6	120 km	10 km
Jun 23, 2014	6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado	M2.5	115 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

554 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 99 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1955	EF4	79 km	26.0 mi	2
Jun 9, 1991	EF3	64 km	3.5 mi	0
May 27, 1985	EF3	58 km	48.0 mi	0
Jul 16, 1979	EF3	98 km	8.8 mi	1
Aug 15, 1974	EF3	74 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	76 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 20, 1960	EF3	28 km	26.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 1955	EF3	99 km	2.0 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	69 km	1.6 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	65 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	79 km	4.7 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	78 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	68 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	71 km	31.7 mi	0
May 18, 2010	EF2	60 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 2009	EF2	75 km	8.3 mi	0
Jun 27, 2005	EF2	49 km	17.0 mi	0
May 21, 1998	EF2	82 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	56 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOGAN (30,076 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	LOGAN	30,076	95 km
2022	CARTER CANYON	15,828	59 km
1989	MORRILL CO	14,497	97 km
2000	CO LINE	10,961	88 km
2024	SCHIFF	6,714	93 km
2021	HACKBERRY CA	6,367	40 km
2002	UNNAMED	5,258	73 km
1988	UNNAMED	4,047	97 km
2022	SMOKEY	3,961	50 km
2021	313	3,859	88 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,586	98 km
2020	HUBBARDS GAP	3,435	49 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,275	90 km
2004	ROSETTA LANE	3,164	89 km
2021	BUFFALO CREEK	2,716	51 km
2021	VISTA TREND CA	2,669	67 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,486	82 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,261	50 km
2021	CROSS CA	2,247	55 km
2024	139 FIRE	2,146	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-1°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
June	65°F (19°C)	2.7 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
October	49°F (9°C)	0.9 in
November	35°F (2°C)	0.6 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.5 in

Kimball has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.3").

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