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Weather & Climate in Concord, NE

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

Concord experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,277/sq mi
Coordinates42.3842°N, 96.9893°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDixon County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience32.4 / 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 Relatively 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.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 48 km 5 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 68 km 5 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 102 km 5 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 144 km 10 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 81 km 5 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 81 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

611 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 357 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 50 km 23.9 mi 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 30 km 15.8 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 61 km 12.1 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 46 km 11.5 mi 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 29 km 18.3 mi 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 73 km 24.7 mi 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 30 km 13.0 mi 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 33 km 52.5 mi 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 35 km 22.6 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 52 km 4.1 mi 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 90 km 7.8 mi 1
May 30, 1954 EF4 95 km 29.9 mi 6
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 73 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 28 km 4.0 mi 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 74 km 6.4 mi 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 99 km 3.4 mi 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 97 km 14.2 mi 4
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 57 km 1.8 mi 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 71 km 6.0 mi 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 68 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 acres, 2012).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in

Concord has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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