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Belmar, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Keith County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
113 Population 25/sq mi density
$225,000 Home Value $252,503 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 2,579 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Belmar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,343 ft (1,019 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates41.3055°N, 101.9346°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKeith County County
Nearest AirportNorth Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (May) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.0 / 100
Community Resilience35.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 19, 2018.

Oct 18, 2012 28 km NW of Hyannis, Nebraska M3.6 101 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 149 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 149 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 150 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 149 km
Sep 30, 1990 29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska M3.0 67 km
Apr 16, 2007 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska M3.0 127 km
Aug 6, 2012 21 km WNW of Mullen, Nebraska M2.5 102 km
Apr 10, 2018 4 km NW of Arnold, Nebraska M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

413 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 38 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 29, 1956 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 25, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 5, 2000 EF3 95 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 25, 1989 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 10, 1977 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 27, 1972 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 27, 1960 EF3 68 km 2
Jun 27, 1960 EF3 70 km 0
May 23, 2024 EF2 14 km 0
Jun 28, 2016 EF2 88 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 20, 2003 EF2 27 km 0
May 21, 1995 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 6, 1994 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF2 79 km 0
May 18, 1990 EF2 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 LOGAN 30,076 91 km
1995 UNNAMED 27,237 79 km
2012 UNNAMED 17,990 51 km
2012 TURNER TATANKA 15,749 43 km
1989 MORRILL CO 14,497 86 km
2012 KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX 13,526 7 km
2012 JEFFRIES 8,853 60 km
2000 DRYWELLS 6,492 31 km
2019 RED KATE 6,115 52 km
1998 SUGARLOAF 4,075 54 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,473 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,439 50 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,192 22 km
1986 W BLUE CREEK 3,167 56 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,861 50 km
1994 STABLE 1,706 58 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,544 25 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,364 76 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,318 26 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,262 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
December 28°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Belmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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