Harrisburg, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Banner County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
78
Population
12/sq mi density
$76,563
Median Income
$37,863 per capita
$108,300
Home Value
$376,933 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$76,563 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,300 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrisburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. The area receives 46.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,629 ft (1,411 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5505°N, 103.7267°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Banner County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Harrisburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.3").