Surprise, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Butler County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
41
Population
105/sq mi density
$106,563
Median Income
$29,941 per capita
50°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$106,563 median income, 10.5% unemployment
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Surprise experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. The area receives 24.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,534 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1044°N, 97.3090°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively 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) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Surprise has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.6").