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Huntley, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Harlan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
67 Population 181/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 2,312 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Huntley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 23.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,116 ft (645 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates40.2105°N, 99.2901°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarlan County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 23.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.3 / 100
Community Resilience31.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 111 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 99 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 113 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 145 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 109 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 122 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 110 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 142 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 114 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 111 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 113 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 94 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 106 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 111 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 99 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 82 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 79 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 144 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 135 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 148 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 87 km 4
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 67 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 55 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 88 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 94 km 4
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 86 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 94 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 59 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 77 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 55 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 89 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 91 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 62 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 64 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 70 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 60 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 60 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 44 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 89 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 66 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in

Huntley has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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