Weather & Climate in Bridgeport, NE

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

Bridgeport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.7 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 3,666 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	50.6°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,666 ft (1,117 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density	1,169/sq mi
Coordinates	41.6647°N, 103.0971°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cheyenne County County
Nearest Airport	Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"

51% below US avg

Snowfall 38.7"

Wettest Month (May) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	27.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.8 / 100
Community Resilience	50.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

5 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	113 km	5 km
Jun 18, 1998	23 km S of Chadron, Nebraska	M3.1	107 km	5 km
Sep 30, 1990	29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska	M3.0	133 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2007	23 km WSW of Hay Springs, Nebraska	M2.7	103 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2021	13 km WNW of Crawford, Nebraska	M2.6	122 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

440 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 60 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1955	EF4	65 km	26.0 mi	2
May 5, 1993	EF3	97 km	13.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1991	EF3	38 km	3.5 mi	0
May 27, 1985	EF3	47 km	48.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1978	EF3	94 km	53.2 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	64 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 20, 1960	EF3	40 km	26.1 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	93 km	1.6 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	48 km	2.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	97 km	4.7 mi	0
Jul 2, 2020	EF2	88 km	3.4 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	27 km	31.7 mi	0
Jun 27, 2005	EF2	40 km	17.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 2003	EF2	78 km	1.5 mi	0
May 21, 1998	EF2	78 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	77 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 6, 1994	EF2	8 km	6.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 1993	EF2	56 km	3.8 mi	0
Jun 13, 1988	EF2	90 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 20, 1983	EF2	83 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: CARTER CANYON (15,828 acres, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2022	CARTER CANYON	15,828	59 km
2012	TURNER TATANKA	15,749	78 km
1989	MORRILL CO	14,497	32 km
1996	UNNAMED	14,279	95 km
2012	JEFFRIES	8,853	50 km
2024	SCHIFF	6,714	39 km
2000	DRYWELLS	6,492	82 km
2021	HACKBERRY CA	6,367	27 km
1999	UNNAMED	6,239	39 km
2019	RED KATE	6,115	71 km
2012	UNNAMED	5,308	86 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,792	73 km
1998	SUGARLOAF	4,075	54 km
1988	UNNAMED	4,047	66 km
2022	SMOKEY	3,961	34 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,586	68 km
2020	HUBBARDS GAP	3,435	30 km
1986	W BLUE CREEK	3,167	55 km
2021	BUFFALO CREEK	2,716	40 km
2021	VISTA TREND CA	2,669	65 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	31°F (-1°C)	0.4 in
March	38°F (4°C)	1.0 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.8 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in
July	76°F (24°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.6 in
September	63°F (17°C)	1.4 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Bridgeport has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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