Preston, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Richardson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
24
Population
400/sq mi density
$71,042
Median Income
$47,546 per capita
53°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,042 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Preston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 939 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0346°N, 95.5181°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Richardson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kansas City International (MCI) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in |
Preston has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.6").