Weather & Climate in Big Springs, NE

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

Big Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.7 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 3,370 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	49.7°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,370 ft (1,027 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	1,089/sq mi
Coordinates	41.0609°N, 102.0745°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Deuel County County
Nearest Airport	North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 27.7"

Wettest Month (May) 3.15"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	4.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.8 / 100
Community Resilience	48.3 / 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	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Oct 18, 2012	28 km NW of Hyannis, Nebraska	M3.6	128 km	5 km
Sep 30, 1990	29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska	M3.0	96 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2007	11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska	M3.0	123 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2012	21 km WNW of Mullen, Nebraska	M2.5	132 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

467 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 27 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 29, 1956	EF4	82 km	147.7 mi	0
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	68 km	6.0 mi	0
May 2, 1991	EF3	40 km	13.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1977	EF3	72 km	7.8 mi	0
Jul 27, 1972	EF3	91 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 6, 1967	EF3	99 km	40.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	58 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	40 km	6.5 mi	2
May 23, 2024	EF2	33 km	0.3 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	84 km	1.6 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	86 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	42 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 20, 2003	EF2	40 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	85 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1995	EF2	51 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1990	EF2	61 km	15.0 mi	0
May 18, 1990	EF2	96 km	20.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1988	EF2	75 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 11, 1984	EF2	85 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOGAN (30,076 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	LOGAN	30,076	64 km
1995	UNNAMED	27,237	97 km
2012	UNNAMED	17,990	69 km
2012	TURNER TATANKA	15,749	67 km
1989	MORRILL CO	14,497	98 km
2012	KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX	13,526	36 km
2012	JEFFRIES	8,853	74 km
2000	DRYWELLS	6,492	53 km
2019	RED KATE	6,115	74 km
1998	SUGARLOAF	4,075	68 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,473	97 km
1987	UNNAMED	3,439	74 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,192	51 km
1986	W BLUE CREEK	3,167	70 km
2018	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,866	77 km
2008	UNNAMED	1,861	78 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,782	94 km
1994	STABLE	1,706	56 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,544	41 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,318	43 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-1°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	38°F (4°C)	1.1 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.6 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in
July	75°F (24°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.7 in
September	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.5 in

Big Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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