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Westerville, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Custer County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
17 Population 131/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 2,805 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Westerville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 25.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,326 ft (709 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates41.3962°N, 99.3818°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCuster County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 25.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience19.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

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

Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 62 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 85 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 12 km
Aug 26, 1991 15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.4 128 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 65 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 64 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 64 km
Apr 11, 2016 11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.2 137 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 65 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 62 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 51 km
Jan 1, 2025 4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.0 140 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 38 km
Apr 16, 2007 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska M3.0 144 km
Feb 14, 2003 7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska M2.9 140 km
Feb 1, 2006 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska M2.9 136 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 105 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 146 km
Apr 15, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M2.6 62 km
Apr 10, 2018 4 km NW of Arnold, Nebraska M2.5 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

505 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 235 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 1975 EF4 70 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 62 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 88 km 4
May 5, 1964 EF4 84 km 0
May 30, 1961 EF4 48 km 0
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 22 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 68 km 0
May 17, 2000 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 29 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 11, 1984 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 25, 1984 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 99 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BETTY'S WAY (68,425 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 BETTY'S WAY 68,425 90 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 6,693 100 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,681 92 km
2011 HARVEST CA 6,526 98 km
2006 FOUR CORNERS 6,241 98 km
2018 NEBRASKA RX 5,624 98 km
2022 LEACH CA 5,195 92 km
2023 LOWERY 4,881 74 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,503 95 km
1989 DUNNING 4,114 81 km
2022 201 EAST 4,015 88 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,883 53 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,688 55 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,149 94 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,145 95 km
2011 HALSEY DUMP 3,114 89 km
2023 DEL PORTO 2,856 62 km
2024 DOUBLE S EAST RX 2,829 90 km
2010 GROUSE 2010 RX 2,686 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in

Westerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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