Seneca, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hooker County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
28
Population
93/sq mi density
$36,250
Median Income
$27,164 per capita
49°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 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
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. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. The area receives 41.8 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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 | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in |
Seneca has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.4").