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Weather & Climate in Filley, NE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Filley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°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 31.3 inches. The area receives 18.8 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 1,406 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,406 ft (429 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2852°N, 96.5339°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gage County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jul 17, 2022 | 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska | M3.8 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas | M3.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2021 | 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas | M3.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Dec 17, 2009 | 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska | M3.6 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa | M3.5 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska | M3.4 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 21, 2017 | 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.4 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Apr 7, 2017 | 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.3 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Jan 9, 2013 | 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas | M3.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas | M3.2 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1995 | 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri | M3.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2021 | 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas | M3.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas | M3.1 | 137 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2021 | 5 km SSW of Formoso, Kansas | M3.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 5 km ESE of Randall, Kansas | M2.9 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2014 | 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska | M2.9 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1993 | 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska | M2.9 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 5 km E of Randall, Kansas | M2.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 2019 | 6 km SSE of Randall, Kansas | M2.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Aug 2, 2019 | 4 km ESE of Randall, Kansas | M2.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
615 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 236 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2004 | EF4 | 68 km | 54.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 13, 2001 | EF4 | 78 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 1957 | EF4 | 94 km | 89.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | EF3 | 100 km | 2.2 mi | 1 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF3 | 64 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2019 | EF3 | 65 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2015 | EF3 | 99 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2014 | EF3 | 54 km | 6.3 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2014 | EF3 | 90 km | 19.1 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2013 | EF3 | 77 km | 4.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1993 | EF3 | 46 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF3 | 71 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF3 | 64 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 51 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 37 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF3 | 97 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF3 | 96 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1979 | EF3 | 96 km | 38.3 mi | 2 |
| May 11, 1966 | EF3 | 91 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1965 | EF3 | 49 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: AXELTON-BURKLUND (8,831 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | AXELTON-BURKLUND | 8,831 | 89 km |
| 2022 | CARLSON | 6,101 | 88 km |
| 2014 | SHANNON CREEK | 3,954 | 85 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,819 | 67 km |
| 2016 | BLUE RAPIDS | 1,744 | 81 km |
| 2023 | ROCK CREEK | 1,433 | 50 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,296 | 62 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,107 | 93 km |
| 2023 | SHANNON CREEK | 1,089 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Filley has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").