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Weather & Climate in Eagle, NE

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

Eagle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°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 33.6 inches. The area receives 32.8 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 1,341 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,341 ft (409 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density2,533/sq mi
Coordinates40.8159°N, 96.4326°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLancaster County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 32.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience96.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very 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.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 66 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 77 km 5 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 126 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 130 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 79 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 86 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

647 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 461 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 44 km 31.9 mi 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 94 km 54.0 mi 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 55 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 92 km 8.0 mi 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 99 km 5.1 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 50 km 8.0 mi 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 84 km 11.9 mi 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 99 km 89.8 mi 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 94 km 6.3 mi 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 47 km 26.7 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 72 km 13.3 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 88 km 40.3 mi 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 16 km 5.3 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 67 km 19.1 mi 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 100 km 6.3 mi 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 87 km 19.1 mi 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 99 km 7.5 mi 2
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 79 km 9.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 84 km 21.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 44 km 14.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROCK CREEK (1,433 acres, 2023).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 96 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in

Eagle has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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