Newcastle, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dixon County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
329
Population
968/sq mi density
$76,250
Median Income
$47,235 per capita
$101,800
Home Value
$114,575 Zillow
$663
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,800 home value, $663/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Newcastle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The area receives 36.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,288 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 968/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6524°N, 96.8740°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dixon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.4 / 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 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in |
Newcastle has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").