Julian, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Nemaha County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
42 Population 420/sq mi density
$29,861 Median Income $35,257 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $160,165 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,861 median income, 16.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Julian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 30.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,032 ft (315 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates40.5192°N, 95.8671°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNemaha County County
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (OMA)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 30.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.76"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.0 / 100
Community Resilience64.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively 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)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 6, 2014.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 13 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 30 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 126 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 77 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 72 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

651 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 478 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 90 km 5
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 61 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 74 km 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 56 km 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 41 km 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 98 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 63 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 15, 1988 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 97 km
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 69 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 69 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 69 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 70 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 99 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 71 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in

Julian has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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