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Hamlet, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hayes County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
17
Population
55/sq mi density
$50,625
Median Income
$33,647 per capita
52°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
382
Violent Crime/100K
382 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
382 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hamlet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,834 ft (864 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3845°N, 101.2345°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hayes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Hamlet has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").