Weather & Climate in Lisco, NE

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

Lisco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 3,492 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	48.9°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,492 ft (1,064 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density	27/sq mi
Coordinates	41.4987°N, 102.6236°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Garden County County
Nearest Airport	Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"

48% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 3.15"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	13.4 / 100
Community Resilience	28.2 / 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	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
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

5 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	97 km	5 km
Jun 18, 1998	23 km S of Chadron, Nebraska	M3.1	129 km	5 km
Sep 30, 1990	29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska	M3.0	99 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2007	23 km WSW of Hay Springs, Nebraska	M2.7	123 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2012	21 km WNW of Mullen, Nebraska	M2.5	128 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

490 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 42 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	91 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1991	EF3	82 km	3.5 mi	0
May 27, 1985	EF3	90 km	48.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1977	EF3	86 km	7.8 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	77 km	6.5 mi	2
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	40 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 20, 1960	EF3	64 km	26.1 mi	0
May 23, 2024	EF2	75 km	0.3 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	81 km	1.6 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	91 km	2.5 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	91 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	70 km	31.7 mi	0
Jun 28, 2016	EF2	93 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 2005	EF2	82 km	17.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 2003	EF2	35 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	70 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 6, 1994	EF2	37 km	6.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 1993	EF2	100 km	3.8 mi	0
Jun 13, 1988	EF2	75 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	84 km
2012	TURNER TATANKA	15,749	43 km
1989	MORRILL CO	14,497	33 km
2012	KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX	13,526	65 km
2012	JEFFRIES	8,853	19 km
2024	SCHIFF	6,714	75 km
2000	DRYWELLS	6,492	41 km
2021	HACKBERRY CA	6,367	62 km
1999	UNNAMED	6,239	58 km
2019	RED KATE	6,115	39 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,792	85 km
1998	SUGARLOAF	4,075	18 km
2022	SMOKEY	3,961	76 km
2020	HUBBARDS GAP	3,435	71 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,192	66 km
1986	W BLUE CREEK	3,167	21 km
2021	BUFFALO CREEK	2,716	82 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,486	77 km
2000	SNAKE CRK	1,912	85 km
2008	UNNAMED	1,861	63 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	31°F (-0°C)	0.4 in
March	38°F (3°C)	1.1 in
April	47°F (9°C)	1.8 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	2.9 in
July	74°F (23°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.7 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.4 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.4 in

Lisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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