Deweese, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Clay County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
31 Population 238/sq mi density
$21,429 Median Income $23,387 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $315,563 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$21,429 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Deweese experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,693 ft (516 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density238/sq mi
Coordinates40.3547°N, 98.1392°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.7 / 100
Community Resilience42.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 41 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 68 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 69 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 70 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 68 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 74 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 42 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 130 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 25 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 67 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 66 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 72 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 70 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 148 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 135 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 67 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 70 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 67 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 131 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

839 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 524 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 29 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 69 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 64 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 58 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 69 km 4
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 54 km 1
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 99 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 75 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 15 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 69 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 72 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 17 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 99 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 47 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in

Deweese has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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