Weather & Climate in Haigler, NE

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

Haigler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.0 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 3,283 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	51.3°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,283 ft (1,001 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	675/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0121°N, 101.9386°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dundy County County
Nearest Airport	Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 22.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.11"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	5.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.

Nov 13, 2001	Kansas	M3.3	147 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2007	11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska	M3.0	121 km	5 km
Apr 14, 2002	12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska	M2.8	138 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

624 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 51 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 15, 1990	EF4	62 km	28.0 mi	0
Oct 29, 1956	EF4	98 km	147.7 mi	0
Aug 8, 2023	EF3	84 km	15.7 mi	0
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	98 km	6.0 mi	0
Jul 7, 1993	EF3	99 km	9.0 mi	0
May 2, 1991	EF3	83 km	13.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	62 km	3.8 mi	0
Jun 6, 1967	EF3	19 km	40.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	99 km	6.5 mi	2
May 4, 1960	EF3	78 km	7.1 mi	0
Jun 5, 1953	EF3	30 km	9.8 mi	0
May 20, 1951	EF3	54 km	0.1 mi	0
May 14, 1951	EF3	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 8, 2023	EF2	59 km	5.3 mi	0
May 26, 2021	EF2	38 km	8.3 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	28 km	7.9 mi	0
Jun 5, 2015	EF2	99 km	1.5 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	68 km	34.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	84 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	21 km	10.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,777 acres, 1997).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1997	UNNAMED	4,777	8 km
2019	CHERRY CREEK	4,273	30 km
2022	CR 15	3,244	79 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,535	96 km
2011	ZWEYGARDT	2,118	43 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD R	2,080	53 km
2018	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,866	50 km
2007	WANO	1,556	30 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,488	87 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,476	72 km
1990	UNNAMED	1,285	78 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,076	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	1.2 in
April	49°F (9°C)	1.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
June	70°F (21°C)	3.0 in
July	77°F (25°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	2.0 in
September	65°F (19°C)	1.3 in
October	53°F (12°C)	0.9 in
November	38°F (4°C)	0.7 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	0.4 in

Haigler has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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