Cairo, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Howard County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,117
Population
1,214/sq mi density
$55,179
Median Income
$27,027 per capita
$184,000
Home Value
$287,234 Zillow
$805
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,179 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$184,000 home value, $805/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cairo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,951 ft (595 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0048°N, 98.6006°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Howard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Cairo has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").