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Berea, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sheridan County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
13
Population
11/sq mi density
48°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
306
Violent Crime/100K
2,070 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
306 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Berea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,140 ft (1,262 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2123°N, 102.9830°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in |
Berea has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").