Weather & Climate in Brewster, NE

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

Brewster 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.0 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 2,497 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	47.5°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,497 ft (761 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	422/sq mi
Coordinates	41.9383°N, 99.8650°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Blaine County County
Nearest Airport	Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.1"

34% below US avg

Snowfall 34.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.62"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	0.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	43.9 / 100
Community Resilience	2.0 / 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	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: M4.3.

Nov 3, 2002	16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska	M4.3	122 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2018	10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.7	69 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2015	13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska	M3.6	37 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	61 km	5 km
Jan 25, 1994	8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska	M3.3	80 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2018	10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.3	71 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2018	9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.3	70 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2015	15 km SSE of Valentine, Nebraska	M3.3	103 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2002	8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska	M3.3	114 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2016	11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.2	66 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2018	3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.1	65 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2018	8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.1	67 km	5 km
Sep 26, 2010	11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska	M3.1	100 km	10 km
Sep 30, 1990	29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska	M3.0	137 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2025	4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.0	72 km	5 km
Jul 18, 1990	10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska	M3.0	90 km	5 km
Feb 1, 2006	6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska	M2.9	82 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2020	2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska	M2.8	99 km	10 km
Mar 20, 2010	9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska	M2.7	107 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

298 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 41 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 18, 1975	EF4	72 km	15.2 mi	0
May 30, 1961	EF4	35 km	48.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1953	EF4	91 km	15.0 mi	11
Aug 11, 2011	EF3	75 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 3, 1999	EF3	69 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 1990	EF3	74 km	25.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 1975	EF3	100 km	28.4 mi	1
Apr 26, 1974	EF3	71 km	5.6 mi	0
Apr 26, 1974	EF3	95 km	6.1 mi	0
Jul 20, 1972	EF3	56 km	32.8 mi	0
May 8, 1965	EF3	66 km	44.8 mi	0
May 30, 1961	EF3	35 km	48.1 mi	0
May 30, 1961	EF3	35 km	48.1 mi	0
Aug 5, 1960	EF3	61 km	10.3 mi	1
Jun 7, 2024	EF2	47 km	1.7 mi	0
May 12, 2023	EF2	98 km	7.3 mi	0
Aug 19, 2017	EF2	27 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF2	62 km	5.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF2	73 km	1.6 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF2	76 km	0.3 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	79 km
2024	BETTY'S WAY	68,425	95 km
2012	REGION 24 COMPLEX	66,349	98 km
2022	BOVEE	18,875	40 km
2000	VAL COMP	15,513	89 km
1990	GOOSECREEK	8,408	74 km
2012	UNNAMED	7,980	79 km
2012	UNNAMED	6,910	95 km
2021	UNNAMED	6,693	48 km
1989	UNNAMED	6,681	95 km
2011	HARVEST CA	6,526	81 km
2021	HACKBERRY SOUTH RX	6,463	94 km
2006	FOUR CORNERS	6,241	46 km
2012	UNNAMED	6,014	80 km
2000	PONY	5,982	77 km
2018	NEBRASKA RX	5,624	46 km
2022	LEACH CA	5,195	25 km
2019	UNNAMED	5,143	52 km
2023	LOWERY	4,881	64 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,503	52 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.7 in
March	36°F (2°C)	1.5 in
April	47°F (8°C)	2.1 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.6 in
July	73°F (23°C)	3.2 in
August	73°F (23°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
September	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.2 in
November	35°F (2°C)	0.9 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	0.6 in

Brewster has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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