Max, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dundy County County

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

18 Population 82/sq mi density

52°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr

382 Violent Crime/100K 382 property/100K

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

382 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)

C+

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Max experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	51.9°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,906 ft (886 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	82/sq mi
Coordinates	40.1143°N, 101.4045°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dundy County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 21.8"

Wettest Month (May) 3.54"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	5.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively 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)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 10, 2010.

Nov 13, 2001	Kansas	M3.3	103 km
Apr 16, 2007	11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska	M3.0	78 km
Feb 14, 2003	7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska	M2.9	118 km
Apr 14, 2002	12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska	M2.8	94 km
Sep 10, 2010	8 km WNW of Norton, Kansas	M2.6	125 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

538 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 15, 1990	EF4	15 km	0
Oct 29, 1956	EF4	67 km	0
May 2, 1991	EF3	79 km	0
Jun 18, 1975	EF3	92 km	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	28 km	0
Jun 6, 1967	EF3	47 km	0
May 4, 1965	EF3	91 km	0
May 4, 1960	EF3	83 km	0
Jun 5, 1953	EF3	24 km	0
May 20, 1951	EF3	37 km	0
May 14, 1951	EF3	38 km	0
May 26, 2021	EF2	12 km	0
May 17, 2019	EF2	56 km	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	70 km	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	72 km	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	78 km	0
Aug 10, 1996	EF2	85 km	0
May 21, 1995	EF2	85 km	0
May 12, 1995	EF2	83 km	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	59 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (11,012 ac, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2002	UNNAMED	11,012	78 km
1997	UNNAMED	4,777	44 km
2019	CHERRY CREEK	4,273	47 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,473	85 km
2011	ZWEYGARDT	2,118	72 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD R	2,080	98 km
2018	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,866	79 km
2007	WANO	1,556	48 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,488	43 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,476	31 km
1990	UNNAMED	1,285	42 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	1.4 in
April	49°F (10°C)	1.8 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
June	70°F (21°C)	3.4 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	2.1 in
September	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in
October	53°F (11°C)	1.1 in
November	38°F (3°C)	0.8 in
December	29°F (-1°C)	0.4 in

Max has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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