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Weather & Climate in Liberty, NE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Liberty experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°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 33.0 inches. The area receives 21.4 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 1,304 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,304 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0855°N, 96.4830°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pawnee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
45 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 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas | M3.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2021 | 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas | M3.6 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Dec 17, 2009 | 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska | M3.6 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa | M3.5 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska | M3.4 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 21, 2017 | 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.4 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas | M3.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2017 | 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.3 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Jan 9, 2013 | 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas | M3.3 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas | M3.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2017 | 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.2 | 149 km | 15 km |
| May 6, 2021 | 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas | M3.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1995 | 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri | M3.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas | M3.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2021 | 5 km SSW of Formoso, Kansas | M3.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2017 | 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.0 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 4 km SE of Mankato, Kansas | M3.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
598 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 231 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 22, 2004 | EF4 | 77 km | 54.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 13, 2001 | EF4 | 99 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1962 | EF4 | 87 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | EF3 | 77 km | 2.2 mi | 1 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF3 | 87 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2019 | EF3 | 50 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2015 | EF3 | 94 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2014 | EF3 | 39 km | 6.3 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 2013 | EF3 | 56 km | 4.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1993 | EF3 | 55 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF3 | 84 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF3 | 86 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 58 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 43 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF3 | 97 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1978 | EF3 | 86 km | 37.0 mi | 3 |
| May 11, 1966 | EF3 | 78 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1965 | EF3 | 71 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1965 | EF3 | 93 km | 40.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 1963 | EF3 | 61 km | 4.9 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MA-KILO (8,935 acres, 2009).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2009 | MA-KILO | 8,935 | 99 km |
| 2024 | AXELTON-BURKLUND | 8,831 | 68 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 7,758 | 99 km |
| 2022 | CARLSON | 6,101 | 67 km |
| 2005 | OAKS | 5,673 | 87 km |
| 2012 | CALFEX COMPLEX | 5,122 | 99 km |
| 2014 | SHANNON CREEK | 3,954 | 63 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 3,244 | 82 km |
| 2004 | KRAUSE | 3,012 | 84 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 2,544 | 97 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,492 | 96 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 2,083 | 98 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 1,819 | 46 km |
| 2016 | BLUE RAPIDS | 1,744 | 61 km |
| 2021 | 4 DELTA 21 | 1,708 | 93 km |
| 2011 | 182 | 1,575 | 90 km |
| 2023 | ROCK CREEK | 1,433 | 49 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 1,389 | 96 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,352 | 96 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1,296 | 54 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) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in |
Liberty has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").