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Wood Lake, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Brown County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
18
Population
56/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
250
Violent Crime/100K
821 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wood Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. The area receives 35.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,688 ft (819 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6383°N, 100.2371°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Wood Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").