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Royal, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Antelope County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
40
Population
286/sq mi density
$57,917
Median Income
$46,765 per capita
$61,300
Home Value
$257,145 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Royal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 31.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,878 ft (572 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3329°N, 98.1250°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Antelope County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Royal has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").