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Keystone, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Keith County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
16
Population
80/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
66
Violent Crime/100K
2,579 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Keystone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,102 ft (945 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2187°N, 101.5841°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Keith County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in |
Keystone has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.6").