Wellfleet, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Frontier County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
81
Population
300/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$30,038 per capita
$75,000
Home Value
$331,086 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wellfleet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. The area receives 24.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,833 ft (863 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7539°N, 100.7318°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Frontier County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in |
Wellfleet has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").