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McLean, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pierce County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
97
Population
970/sq mi density
$86,875
Median Income
$26,982 per capita
48°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
McLean experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,838 ft (560 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 970/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3863°N, 97.4682°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pierce County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.4 / 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in |
McLean has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.5").