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Weather & Climate in Dodge, NE

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

Dodge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°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 30.8 inches. The area receives 28.9 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 1,419 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,419 ft (433 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,120/sq mi
Coordinates41.7218°N, 96.8804°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCuming County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 28.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.7 / 100
Community Resilience54.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 104 km 5 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 27 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 147 km 5 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 82 km 5 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 141 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

624 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 557 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 74 km 31.9 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 42 km 12.1 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 31 km 11.5 mi 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 45 km 15.8 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 33 km 23.9 mi 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 48 km 18.3 mi 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 93 km 24.7 mi 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 94 km 13.0 mi 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 98 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 75 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 50 km 22.6 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 78 km 4.1 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 91 km 8.0 mi 3
May 30, 1954 EF4 71 km 29.9 mi 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 61 km 26.7 mi 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 25 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 97 km 19.1 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 99 km 5.3 mi 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 96 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 100 km 9.5 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 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in

Dodge has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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