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Fontanelle, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Washington County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
61
Population
244/sq mi density
$350,000
Home Value
$353,575 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
220
Violent Crime/100K
2,382 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
220 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fontanelle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,343 ft (409 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5383°N, 96.4272°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in |
Fontanelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").