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Weather & Climate in Burwell, NE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.2 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 2,174 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,174 ft (663 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7800°N, 99.1342°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Loup County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.3 / 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 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2021 | 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska | M3.7 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.7 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2015 | 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska | M3.6 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Jan 4, 2016 | 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska | M3.5 | 44 km | 6 km |
| Aug 26, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska | M3.4 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska | M3.3 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2018 | 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska | M3.3 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Apr 9, 2018 | 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.3 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska | M3.2 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.1 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2021 | 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska | M3.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska | M3.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.1 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska | M3.0 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska | M3.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2006 | 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska | M2.9 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2020 | 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska | M2.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska | M2.7 | 136 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
433 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 85 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 8, 1965 | EF4 | 72 km | 78.9 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1964 | EF4 | 76 km | 51.2 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1961 | EF4 | 64 km | 48.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1956 | EF4 | 90 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1953 | EF4 | 50 km | 15.0 mi | 11 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF3 | 77 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2003 | EF3 | 88 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1999 | EF3 | 20 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1990 | EF3 | 81 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1984 | EF3 | 98 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 1984 | EF3 | 85 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1979 | EF3 | 58 km | 10.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1974 | EF3 | 66 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1974 | EF3 | 64 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1974 | EF3 | 96 km | 63.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1972 | EF3 | 51 km | 32.8 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1965 | EF3 | 87 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1965 | EF3 | 36 km | 44.8 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1961 | EF3 | 64 km | 48.1 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1961 | EF3 | 64 km | 48.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LEACH CA (5,195 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | LEACH CA | 5,195 | 88 km |
| 2023 | LOWERY | 4,881 | 28 km |
| 1989 | DUNNING | 4,114 | 86 km |
| 2022 | 201 EAST | 4,015 | 94 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,883 | 47 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 3,688 | 22 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 3,145 | 57 km |
| 2011 | HALSEY DUMP | 3,114 | 91 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 2,911 | 63 km |
| 2023 | DEL PORTO | 2,856 | 53 km |
| 2024 | DOUBLE S EAST RX | 2,829 | 100 km |
| 2010 | GROUSE 2010 RX | 2,686 | 99 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,456 | 48 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 2,298 | 64 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 2,130 | 61 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,970 | 80 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 1,477 | 89 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,283 | 67 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 1,200 | 84 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,185 | 67 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in |
Burwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").