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Weather & Climate in Bruno, NE

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

Bruno experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 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 31.6 inches. The area receives 34.4 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 1,496 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density370/sq mi
Coordinates41.2830°N, 96.9609°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaunders County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 34.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 145 km 5 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 134 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 139 km 5 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 60 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 141 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 135 km 5 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 104 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

689 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 527 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 54 km 31.9 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 74 km 12.1 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 94 km 15.8 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 76 km 23.9 mi 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 77 km 11.5 mi 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 94 km 18.3 mi 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 49 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 40 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 99 km 22.6 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 76 km 8.0 mi 3
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 93 km 89.8 mi 1
May 30, 1954 EF4 81 km 29.9 mi 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 33 km 26.7 mi 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 65 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 89 km 19.1 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 56 km 5.3 mi 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 78 km 19.1 mi 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 67 km 9.5 mi 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 91 km 14.2 mi 4
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 80 km 18.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 acres, 2010).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
March 38°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in

Bruno has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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