Weather & Climate in Broadwater, NE

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

Broadwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.7 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 3,585 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	47.9°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,585 ft (1,093 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	738/sq mi
Coordinates	41.5980°N, 102.8525°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Morrill County County
Nearest Airport	Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"

60% below US avg

Snowfall 19.7"

Wettest Month (May) 3.07"

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	56.3 / 100
Community Resilience	39.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively 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 Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

6 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	101 km	5 km
Jun 18, 1998	23 km S of Chadron, Nebraska	M3.1	115 km	5 km
Sep 30, 1990	29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska	M3.0	114 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2007	23 km WSW of Hay Springs, Nebraska	M2.7	110 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2021	13 km WNW of Crawford, Nebraska	M2.6	137 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2012	21 km WNW of Mullen, Nebraska	M2.5	140 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

462 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 68 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1955	EF4	87 km	26.0 mi	2
May 5, 1993	EF3	99 km	13.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1991	EF3	60 km	3.5 mi	0
May 27, 1985	EF3	68 km	48.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	93 km	6.5 mi	2
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	51 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 20, 1960	EF3	50 km	26.1 mi	0
May 23, 2024	EF2	97 km	0.3 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	87 km	1.6 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	69 km	2.5 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	48 km	31.7 mi	0
Jun 27, 2005	EF2	61 km	17.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 2003	EF2	56 km	1.5 mi	0
May 21, 1998	EF2	100 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	72 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 6, 1994	EF2	15 km	6.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 1993	EF2	78 km	3.8 mi	0
Jun 13, 1988	EF2	81 km	1.5 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	95 km
2022	CARTER CANYON	15,828	80 km
2012	TURNER TATANKA	15,749	58 km
1989	MORRILL CO	14,497	22 km
2012	KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX	13,526	87 km
2012	JEFFRIES	8,853	30 km
2024	SCHIFF	6,714	55 km
2000	DRYWELLS	6,492	60 km
2021	HACKBERRY CA	6,367	43 km
1999	UNNAMED	6,239	43 km
2019	RED KATE	6,115	52 km
2012	UNNAMED	5,308	92 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,792	74 km
1998	SUGARLOAF	4,075	33 km
1988	UNNAMED	4,047	85 km
2022	SMOKEY	3,961	55 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,586	87 km
2020	HUBBARDS GAP	3,435	50 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,192	86 km
1986	W BLUE CREEK	3,167	34 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	31°F (-1°C)	0.4 in
March	38°F (4°C)	1.0 in
April	47°F (9°C)	1.9 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	2.9 in
July	74°F (24°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.7 in
September	62°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

Broadwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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