Weather & Climate in Long Pine, NE

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

Long Pine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.8 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 2,402 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	50.2°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,402 ft (732 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	598/sq mi
Coordinates	42.5353°N, 99.7027°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Brown County County
Nearest Airport	Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 35.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	17.8 / 100
Community Resilience	34.0 / 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	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Nov 3, 2002	16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska	M4.3	71 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2021	10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.7	95 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2018	10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.7	136 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2015	13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska	M3.6	96 km	15 km
Jan 4, 2016	11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska	M3.5	119 km	6 km
Aug 26, 1991	15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.4	80 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2015	15 km SSE of Valentine, Nebraska	M3.3	67 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2002	8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska	M3.3	145 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2018	9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.3	138 km	5 km
Jan 25, 1994	8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska	M3.3	37 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2018	10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.3	138 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2016	11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.2	70 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2021	9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.1	95 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2018	8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.1	134 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2018	3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.1	132 km	5 km
Feb 20, 1993	21 km WSW of Cody, Nebraska	M3.1	147 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2025	4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.0	82 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2014	11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota	M3.0	129 km	5 km
Jul 18, 1990	10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska	M3.0	130 km	5 km
Feb 1, 2006	6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska	M2.9	21 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

270 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 27 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 8, 1965	EF5	52 km	30.1 mi	0
Aug 11, 2011	EF3	42 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 2003	EF3	74 km	23.0 mi	0
May 8, 1965	EF3	77 km	1.5 mi	0
May 8, 1965	EF3	69 km	44.8 mi	0
May 21, 1962	EF3	89 km	11.0 mi	0
May 16, 1962	EF3	86 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 1962	EF3	78 km	0.1 mi	0
May 14, 1962	EF3	42 km	53.8 mi	0
May 12, 2023	EF2	97 km	7.3 mi	0
Aug 19, 2017	EF2	79 km	0.7 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF2	81 km	4.6 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF2	99 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF2	94 km	5.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF2	97 km	1.6 mi	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	49 km	9.0 mi	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	94 km	2.9 mi	0
Jul 13, 2009	EF2	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 24, 2009	EF2	33 km	4.6 mi	0
Mar 23, 2009	EF2	86 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: REGION 24 COMPLEX (66,349 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	REGION 24 COMPLEX	66,349	44 km
2022	BOVEE	18,875	82 km
2000	VAL COMP	15,513	78 km
1990	GOOSECREEK	8,408	62 km
2012	UNNAMED	7,980	96 km
2012	UNNAMED	6,910	28 km
2021	UNNAMED	6,693	98 km
2021	HACKBERRY SOUTH RX	6,463	79 km
2006	FOUR CORNERS	6,241	97 km
2000	PONY	5,982	63 km
2018	NEBRASKA RX	5,624	97 km
2022	LEACH CA	5,195	72 km
2000	UNNAMED	5,014	91 km
2023	LOWERY	4,881	75 km
1998	TNC	4,683	55 km
1989	DUNNING	4,114	87 km
2022	201 EAST	4,015	92 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,883	80 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,688	77 km
1995	UNNAMED	3,145	39 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.6 in
March	36°F (2°C)	1.4 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
June	69°F (21°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	75°F (24°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.5 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.3 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.3 in
November	35°F (2°C)	0.9 in
December	26°F (-4°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Long Pine has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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