Winside, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Wayne County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
520 Population 2,000/sq mi density
$66,429 Median Income $28,684 per capita
$104,200 Home Value $219,172 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,429 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $875/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Winside experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,000/sq mi
Coordinates42.1774°N, 97.1754°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 32.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
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 48 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 43 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 141 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 112 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 128 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 57 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

589 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 362 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 25 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 26 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 34 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 25 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 90 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 10 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 38 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 58 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 39 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 33 km 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 68 km 6
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 41 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 97 km 4
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 74 km 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 67 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 88 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 64 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in

Winside has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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