Weeping Water, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cass County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,244 Population 1,174/sq mi density
$67,083 Median Income $30,297 per capita
$191,600 Home Value $229,229 Zillow
$871 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$67,083 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $871/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Weeping Water experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 32.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,174/sq mi
Coordinates40.8691°N, 96.1405°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCass County County
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (OMA)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 32.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.92"

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %94.5%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 6, 2014.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 57 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 56 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 135 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 108 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 90 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 471 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 40 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 79 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 34 km 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 80 km 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 73 km 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 54 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 67 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 40 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 84 km 2
May 16, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 37 km 0
Jul 15, 1988 EF3 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 84 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in

Weeping Water has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.9").

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