Weather & Climate in Gross, NE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gross experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,768 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,768 ft (539 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9461°N, 98.5697°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Boyd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Nov 3, 2002 | 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska | M4.3 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2021 | 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska | M3.7 | 15 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1990 | 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota | M3.6 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska | M3.6 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska | M3.3 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2021 | 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska | M3.1 | 14 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota | M3.1 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota | M3.0 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2006 | 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska | M2.9 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 1995 | 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota | M2.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2020 | 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska | M2.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska | M2.7 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska | M2.7 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota | M2.5 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota | M2.5 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska | M2.5 | 64 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
411 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 2 fatalities, 183 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 8, 1965 | EF5 | 94 km | 30.1 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 1962 | EF4 | 31 km | 24.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 4, 2013 | EF3 | 80 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 2007 | EF3 | 83 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2003 | EF3 | 50 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1968 | EF3 | 95 km | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1965 | EF3 | 61 km | 35.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1965 | EF3 | 64 km | 15.4 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1965 | EF3 | 67 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1962 | EF3 | 55 km | 9.5 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1962 | EF3 | 15 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 1962 | EF3 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1962 | EF3 | 34 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1962 | EF3 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1962 | EF3 | 53 km | 70.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1954 | EF3 | 57 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1954 | EF3 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 2023 | EF2 | 97 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2015 | EF2 | 33 km | 16.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 4, 2013 | EF2 | 87 km | 6.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,910 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 6,910 | 84 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 2,875 | 73 km |
| 2012 | KAYLKOWSKI | 1,966 | 17 km |
| 2012 | SIX PACK | 1,649 | 59 km |
| 2023 | SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I | 1,185 | 61 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Gross has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").