Weather & Climate in Gering, NE

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

Gering experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.7 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 3,920 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.1°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,920 ft (1,195 m)
Area	4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density	1,538/sq mi
Coordinates	41.8270°N, 103.6625°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Scotts Bluff County County
Nearest Airport	Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 39.7"

Wettest Month (May) 2.72"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	63.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	31.5 / 100
Community Resilience	38.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Apr 9, 1996	34 km SW of Edgemont, South Dakota	M3.7	143 km	5 km
Oct 18, 2012	28 km NW of Hyannis, Nebraska	M3.6	148 km	5 km
May 3, 1996	32 km SSW of Edgemont, South Dakota	M3.1	139 km	5 km
Jun 18, 1998	23 km S of Chadron, Nebraska	M3.1	104 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2018	7 km SW of Guernsey, Wyoming	M3.0	104 km	5 km
Nov 2, 1992	5 km ESE of Lusk, Wyoming	M3.0	118 km	5 km
Mar 10, 2011	22 km N of Van Tassell, Wyoming	M2.9	120 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2007	23 km WSW of Hay Springs, Nebraska	M2.7	103 km	5 km
May 28, 2025	9 km ENE of Glendo, Wyoming	M2.6	130 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2021	13 km WNW of Crawford, Nebraska	M2.6	98 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 54 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 27, 1955	EF4	16 km	26.0 mi	2
Jun 9, 1991	EF3	12 km	3.5 mi	0
May 27, 1985	EF3	9 km	48.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1978	EF3	47 km	53.2 mi	0
Jun 20, 1960	EF3	55 km	26.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 1955	EF3	57 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	50 km	4.7 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	3 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 2, 2020	EF2	77 km	3.4 mi	0
Sep 10, 2019	EF2	92 km	19.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	27 km	31.7 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	67 km	25.6 mi	0
May 18, 2010	EF2	93 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 5, 2009	EF2	64 km	8.3 mi	0
Jun 27, 2005	EF2	19 km	17.0 mi	0
May 21, 1998	EF2	28 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1994	EF2	57 km	6.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 1993	EF2	9 km	3.8 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF2	77 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 1983	EF2	43 km	0.3 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FT.ROBINSON (46,887 acres, 1989).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1989	FT.ROBINSON	46,887	95 km
2024	PLEASANT VALLEY	28,249	97 km
2016	SIMMONS	20,950	65 km
2022	CARTER CANYON	15,828	14 km
1989	MORRILL CO	14,497	76 km
1996	UNNAMED	14,279	56 km
2000	CO LINE	10,961	73 km
2012	JEFFRIES	8,853	99 km
2024	SCHIFF	6,714	41 km
2021	HACKBERRY CA	6,367	42 km
1999	UNNAMED	6,239	65 km
2021	POST CA	5,546	87 km
2012	UNNAMED	5,308	90 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,792	91 km
1988	UNNAMED	4,047	31 km
2022	SMOKEY	3,961	22 km
2021	313	3,859	70 km
2007	SOLDIER CREEK COMPLEX	3,838	95 km
2001	UNNAMED	3,586	32 km
2020	HUBBARDS GAP	3,435	27 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	31°F (-1°C)	0.4 in
March	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.6 in
May	56°F (14°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
June	67°F (19°C)	2.6 in
July	74°F (23°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.3 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.2 in
October	49°F (10°C)	0.8 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.5 in

Gering has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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