Weather & Climate in Brunswick, NE

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

Brunswick experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.6 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 1,864 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	48.3°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,864 ft (568 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	271/sq mi
Coordinates	42.3377°N, 97.9718°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Pierce County County
Nearest Airport	Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"

23% below US avg

Snowfall 35.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	14.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	58.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively 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	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

13 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	90 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2021	10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.7	97 km	5 km
Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	40 km	5 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	89 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2002	8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska	M3.3	107 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2021	9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.1	96 km	5 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	79 km	5 km
Jul 18, 1990	10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska	M3.0	123 km	5 km
Feb 1, 2006	6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska	M2.9	127 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2020	2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska	M2.8	64 km	10 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	42 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2025	9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota	M2.5	144 km	5 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	52 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

488 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 216 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	81 km	23.9 mi	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	72 km	12.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	87 km	11.5 mi	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	94 km	15.8 mi	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	77 km	18.3 mi	0
Jun 23, 2003	EF4	57 km	13.0 mi	1
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	91 km	52.5 mi	0
May 6, 1975	EF4	36 km	4.1 mi	0
May 29, 1962	EF4	55 km	24.2 mi	0
May 30, 1954	EF4	71 km	29.9 mi	6
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	63 km	4.0 mi	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF3	13 km	6.4 mi	0
Jun 9, 2003	EF3	71 km	23.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1979	EF3	92 km	10.8 mi	0
May 6, 1975	EF3	76 km	15.9 mi	0
May 6, 1975	EF3	45 km	44.8 mi	0
Jun 26, 1965	EF3	71 km	35.6 mi	0
Jun 21, 1965	EF3	70 km	15.4 mi	0
May 8, 1965	EF3	97 km	44.8 mi	0
May 12, 1963	EF3	42 km	12.8 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOWERY (4,881 acres, 2023).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2023	LOWERY	4,881	100 km
1995	UNNAMED	2,911	53 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,456	68 km
2012	KAYLKOWSKI	1,966	68 km
2012	SIX PACK	1,649	51 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	26°F (-3°C)	0.6 in
March	36°F (2°C)	1.6 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.2 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	75°F (24°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.7 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.2 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.5 in
November	35°F (2°C)	1.1 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	0.6 in

Brunswick has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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