Weather & Climate in Alvo, NE

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Alvo 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 32.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 1,339 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	51.2°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,339 ft (408 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	921/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8723°N, 96.3866°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cass County County
Nearest Airport	Lincoln (LNK) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 32.8"

Wettest Month (May) 4.69"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	31.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	78.7 / 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+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Dec 17, 2009	2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska	M3.6	68 km	5 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	75 km	5 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	122 km	5 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	128 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2014	5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska	M2.9	85 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	87 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

644 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 444 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024	EF4	37 km	31.9 mi	0
Jun 13, 2001	EF4	58 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 7, 1978	EF4	93 km	8.0 mi	0
Jun 26, 1976	EF4	92 km	5.1 mi	0
May 6, 1975	EF4	42 km	8.0 mi	3
Jun 22, 1964	EF4	81 km	11.9 mi	0
Apr 12, 1964	EF4	100 km	13.1 mi	1
Apr 5, 1954	EF4	92 km	6.3 mi	0
Aug 13, 1952	EF4	42 km	26.7 mi	0
May 21, 2024	EF3	100 km	33.9 mi	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	65 km	13.3 mi	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	19 km	5.3 mi	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	59 km	19.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	81 km	40.3 mi	1
May 11, 2014	EF3	92 km	19.1 mi	0
May 16, 1999	EF3	94 km	6.2 mi	0
May 16, 1999	EF3	92 km	7.5 mi	2
Jul 24, 1993	EF3	86 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	99 km	26.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	91 km	21.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 acres, 2010).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2010	UNNAMED	629	74 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.8 in
March	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
July	76°F (25°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.8 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in
November	38°F (3°C)	1.7 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.9 in

Alvo has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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