Oconto, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Custer County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
170
Population
850/sq mi density
$57,500
Home Value
$188,330 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oconto experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,566 ft (782 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 850/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1417°N, 99.7619°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Custer County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in |
Oconto has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.4").