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Dwight, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Butler County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
233
Population
971/sq mi density
$79,167
Median Income
$48,220 per capita
$122,900
Home Value
$234,923 Zillow
$789
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
84
Violent Crime/100K
1,118 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,900 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dwight experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,622 ft (494 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0827°N, 97.0191°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in |
Dwight has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").