Weather & Climate in Arnold, NE

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

Arnold experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.8 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 2,705 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	47.9°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,705 ft (824 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	1,324/sq mi
Coordinates	41.4232°N, 100.1936°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Logan County County
Nearest Airport	North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 30.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	0.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	3.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Apr 10, 2018	10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.7	10 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2015	13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska	M3.6	40 km	15 km
Jan 4, 2016	11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska	M3.5	61 km	6 km
Aug 26, 1991	15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.4	87 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2002	8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska	M3.3	131 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2018	10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.3	11 km	5 km
Jan 25, 1994	8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska	M3.3	134 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2018	9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.3	10 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2015	15 km SSE of Valentine, Nebraska	M3.3	149 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2016	11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.2	101 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2018	3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.1	4 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2018	8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.1	9 km	5 km
Sep 26, 2010	11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska	M3.1	56 km	10 km
Jan 1, 2025	4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.0	99 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2007	11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska	M3.0	102 km	5 km
Sep 30, 1990	29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska	M3.0	117 km	5 km
Jul 18, 1990	10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska	M3.0	104 km	5 km
Feb 14, 2003	7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska	M2.9	133 km	5 km
Feb 1, 2006	6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska	M2.9	145 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2020	2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska	M2.8	150 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

391 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 70 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 18, 1975	EF4	8 km	15.2 mi	0
May 30, 1961	EF4	35 km	48.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1953	EF4	89 km	15.0 mi	11
May 17, 2019	EF3	91 km	2.1 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF3	73 km	6.7 mi	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF3	65 km	1.7 mi	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	100 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 20, 2007	EF3	87 km	15.7 mi	0
May 17, 2000	EF3	55 km	11.5 mi	0
Jun 3, 1999	EF3	88 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1993	EF3	99 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1990	EF3	35 km	25.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1989	EF3	57 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 11, 1978	EF3	93 km	22.5 mi	0
Jun 18, 1975	EF3	39 km	28.4 mi	1
Jun 18, 1975	EF3	98 km	21.9 mi	0
Jun 18, 1975	EF3	53 km	9.4 mi	0
Apr 26, 1974	EF3	79 km	6.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 1974	EF3	49 km	5.6 mi	0
Apr 20, 1974	EF3	83 km	63.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (77,236 acres, 1999).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1999	UNNAMED	77,236	89 km
2024	BETTY'S WAY	68,425	32 km
1995	UNNAMED	27,237	67 km
2022	BOVEE	18,875	63 km
2012	UNNAMED	17,990	95 km
2002	UNNAMED	15,972	61 km
2002	UNNAMED	11,012	100 km
2012	UNNAMED	7,980	96 km
1999	UNNAMED	7,793	45 km
2021	UNNAMED	6,693	50 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,681	33 km
2011	HARVEST CA	6,526	30 km
2006	FOUR CORNERS	6,241	49 km
2012	UNNAMED	6,014	49 km
2018	NEBRASKA RX	5,624	49 km
2022	LEACH CA	5,195	62 km
2019	UNNAMED	5,143	48 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,503	40 km
2011	THEDFORD II	4,133	75 km
1989	DUNNING	4,114	46 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.6 in
March	37°F (3°C)	1.4 in
April	47°F (9°C)	2.3 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.6 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	2.5 in
September	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.2 in
November	35°F (2°C)	0.9 in
December	26°F (-4°C)	0.5 in

Arnold has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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