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Lewiston, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pawnee County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
40
Population
364/sq mi density
$34,375
Median Income
$25,125 per capita
$45,500
Home Value
$327,404 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,075
Violent Crime/100K
3,349 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,075 violent crimes/100K (183% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lewiston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (445 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2431°N, 96.4066°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pawnee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in |
Lewiston has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").