Weather & Climate in Lodgepole, NE

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

Lodgepole experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.9 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 3,833 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	49.1°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,833 ft (1,168 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	460/sq mi
Coordinates	41.1489°N, 102.6386°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Deuel County County
Nearest Airport	Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 27.9"

Wettest Month (May) 3.19"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	4.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.8 / 100
Community Resilience	48.3 / 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 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

2 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	131 km	5 km
Sep 30, 1990	29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska	M3.0	120 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 23 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	52 km	6.0 mi	0
May 2, 1991	EF3	81 km	13.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1974	EF3	69 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	41 km	6.5 mi	2
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	9 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 20, 1960	EF3	67 km	26.1 mi	0
May 23, 2024	EF2	73 km	0.3 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	48 km	1.6 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	56 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	95 km	31.7 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	85 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 27, 2005	EF2	98 km	17.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 2003	EF2	44 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	42 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1995	EF2	99 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1994	EF2	66 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1988	EF2	40 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 15, 1983	EF2	62 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 15, 1980	EF2	46 km	0.1 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	45 km
2012	TURNER TATANKA	15,749	70 km
1989	MORRILL CO	14,497	71 km
2012	KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX	13,526	68 km
2012	JEFFRIES	8,853	56 km
2000	DRYWELLS	6,492	61 km
2021	HACKBERRY CA	6,367	73 km
1999	UNNAMED	6,239	95 km
2019	RED KATE	6,115	71 km
1998	SUGARLOAF	4,075	52 km
2022	SMOKEY	3,961	93 km
2020	HUBBARDS GAP	3,435	88 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,275	83 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,192	77 km
1986	W BLUE CREEK	3,167	56 km
2021	BUFFALO CREEK	2,716	98 km
2018	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,866	91 km
2008	UNNAMED	1,861	89 km
2021	118 CA	1,804	89 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,782	46 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	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in
March	38°F (3°C)	1.3 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in
July	75°F (24°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in
September	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in

Lodgepole has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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