Fontanelle, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Washington County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
61
Population
244/sq mi density
$350,000
Home Value
$353,575 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fontanelle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
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 | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 75.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in |
Fontanelle has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.7").