Weather & Climate in Bassett, NE

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

Bassett 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.8 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 2,338 feet.

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	2,338 ft (713 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	1,414/sq mi
Coordinates	42.5825°N, 99.5366°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rock County County
Nearest Airport	Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 35.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	0.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	26.8 / 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	Relatively 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

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Nov 3, 2002	16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska	M4.3	56 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2021	10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.7	81 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2018	10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.7	145 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2015	13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska	M3.6	107 km	15 km
Jan 4, 2016	11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska	M3.5	123 km	6 km
Aug 26, 1991	15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.4	94 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2018	9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.3	147 km	5 km
Jan 25, 1994	8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska	M3.3	50 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2018	10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.3	147 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2002	8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska	M3.3	141 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2015	15 km SSE of Valentine, Nebraska	M3.3	79 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2016	11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.2	84 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2018	3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.1	141 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2018	8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.1	143 km	5 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	146 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2021	9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.1	80 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2014	11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota	M3.0	119 km	5 km
Jul 18, 1990	10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska	M3.0	129 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2025	4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.0	97 km	5 km
Feb 1, 2006	6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska	M2.9	6 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

277 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 27 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 8, 1965	EF5	49 km	30.1 mi	0
May 29, 1962	EF4	90 km	24.2 mi	0
Aug 11, 2011	EF3	55 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 2003	EF3	61 km	23.0 mi	0
May 8, 1965	EF3	68 km	1.5 mi	0
May 8, 1965	EF3	65 km	44.8 mi	0
May 21, 1962	EF3	74 km	11.0 mi	0
May 16, 1962	EF3	72 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 1962	EF3	70 km	0.1 mi	0
May 14, 1962	EF3	46 km	53.8 mi	0
May 12, 2023	EF2	89 km	7.3 mi	0
Aug 19, 2017	EF2	84 km	0.7 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	88 km	4.6 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF2	93 km	5.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF2	96 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF2	94 km	1.6 mi	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	92 km	2.9 mi	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	51 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 2009	EF2	18 km	4.6 mi	0
Mar 23, 2009	EF2	72 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: REGION 24 COMPLEX (66,349 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	REGION 24 COMPLEX	66,349	52 km
2022	BOVEE	18,875	95 km
2000	VAL COMP	15,513	92 km
1990	GOOSECREEK	8,408	76 km
2012	UNNAMED	6,910	21 km
2021	HACKBERRY SOUTH RX	6,463	92 km
2000	PONY	5,982	77 km
2022	LEACH CA	5,195	84 km
2023	LOWERY	4,881	71 km
1998	TNC	4,683	63 km
1989	DUNNING	4,114	98 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,883	87 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,688	79 km
1995	UNNAMED	3,145	38 km
2011	HALSEY DUMP	3,114	94 km
2023	NENFR-HFR-FY23-RX-UNITS 35-36-39	2,936	78 km
2012	UNNAMED	2,875	26 km
2023	DEL PORTO	2,856	81 km
2024	UNIT 16 RX	2,171	79 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,130	36 km

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

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)	1.5 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
June	69°F (21°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
July	75°F (24°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.3 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.3 in
November	35°F (2°C)	0.9 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Bassett has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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