Tarnov, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Platte County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
24 Population 800/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $37,129 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Tarnov experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 25.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,657 ft (505 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density800/sq mi
Coordinates41.6148°N, 97.5025°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPlatte County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 25.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.30"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.3 / 100
Community Resilience55.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 100 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 33 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 94 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 121 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 121 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 48 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

642 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 251 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 48 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 55 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 34 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 77 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 100 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 49 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 89 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 65 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 77 km 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 23 km 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 89 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 78 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 63 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 68 km 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 25, 1984 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 100 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,911 ac, 1995).

Year Name Acres Distance
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in

Tarnov has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (0.3").

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