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Weather & Climate in Creston, NE

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

Creston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°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 28.2 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 1,625 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,625 ft (495 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density710/sq mi
Coordinates41.7080°N, 97.3627°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPlatte County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.3 / 100
Community Resilience55.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively 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 91 km 5 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 18 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 107 km 5 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 134 km 5 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 125 km 10 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 47 km 5 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 126 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

603 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 212 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 21 km 12.1 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 62 km 15.8 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 40 km 11.5 mi 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 33 km 23.9 mi 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 52 km 18.3 mi 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 88 km 13.0 mi 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 98 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 59 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 74 km 22.6 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 57 km 4.1 mi 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 91 km 51.2 mi 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 31 km 29.9 mi 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 85 km 26.7 mi 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 64 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 93 km 4.0 mi 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 91 km 6.4 mi 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 76 km 9.5 mi 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 83 km 18.0 mi 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 76 km 6.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1979 EF3 94 km 10.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,911 acres, 1995).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in

Creston has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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