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Seneca, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hooker County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
28
Population
93/sq mi density
$36,250
Median Income
$27,164 per capita
49°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
250
Violent Crime/100K
821 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Seneca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 41.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,969 ft (905 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0439°N, 100.8321°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hooker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very 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) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Seneca has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").