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Weather & Climate in Gurley, NE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gurley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 48.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 4,285 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,285 ft (1,306 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3215°N, 102.9738°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Morrill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Oct 18, 2012 | 28 km NW of Hyannis, Nebraska | M3.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 1998 | 23 km S of Chadron, Nebraska | M3.1 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 1990 | 29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska | M3.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 23 km WSW of Hay Springs, Nebraska | M2.7 | 140 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
533 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 70 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 27, 1955 | EF4 | 96 km | 26.0 mi | 2 |
| Jul 5, 2000 | EF3 | 75 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1991 | EF3 | 70 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1985 | EF3 | 74 km | 48.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1974 | EF3 | 73 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1960 | EF3 | 27 km | 15.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1960 | EF3 | 72 km | 6.5 mi | 2 |
| Jun 20, 1960 | EF3 | 35 km | 26.1 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2024 | EF2 | 100 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2024 | EF2 | 55 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | EF2 | 78 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2019 | EF2 | 66 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2019 | EF2 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2017 | EF2 | 64 km | 31.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2005 | EF2 | 64 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2003 | EF2 | 63 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1996 | EF2 | 40 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 1994 | EF2 | 40 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 1993 | EF2 | 88 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1988 | EF2 | 50 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOGAN (30,076 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | LOGAN | 30,076 | 68 km |
| 2022 | CARTER CANYON | 15,828 | 84 km |
| 2012 | TURNER TATANKA | 15,749 | 78 km |
| 1989 | MORRILL CO | 14,497 | 54 km |
| 2012 | KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX | 13,526 | 92 km |
| 2012 | JEFFRIES | 8,853 | 54 km |
| 2024 | SCHIFF | 6,714 | 79 km |
| 2000 | DRYWELLS | 6,492 | 74 km |
| 2021 | HACKBERRY CA | 6,367 | 39 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 6,239 | 73 km |
| 2019 | RED KATE | 6,115 | 75 km |
| 1998 | SUGARLOAF | 4,075 | 53 km |
| 2022 | SMOKEY | 3,961 | 59 km |
| 2020 | HUBBARDS GAP | 3,435 | 54 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,275 | 91 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,192 | 97 km |
| 1986 | W BLUE CREEK | 3,167 | 56 km |
| 2021 | BUFFALO CREEK | 2,716 | 65 km |
| 2021 | VISTA TREND CA | 2,669 | 92 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,486 | 75 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Gurley has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").