Weather & Climate in Lorenzo, NE

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

Lorenzo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.8 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 4,380 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.4°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,380 ft (1,335 m)
Area	6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	41.0576°N, 103.0821°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cheyenne County County
Nearest Airport	Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 28.8"

Wettest Month (May) 3.07"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	27.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	12.8 / 100
Community Resilience	50.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.

Jun 1, 2014	9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado	M3.2	144 km	1 km
Mar 30, 2019	7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado	M2.9	146 km	6 km
Aug 23, 2016	2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado	M2.6	150 km	10 km
Jun 23, 2014	6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado	M2.5	141 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

594 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 29 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	53 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 9, 1991	EF3	90 km	3.5 mi	0
May 27, 1985	EF3	90 km	48.0 mi	0
May 10, 1975	EF3	93 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1974	EF3	43 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	61 km	6.5 mi	2
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	30 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 20, 1960	EF3	44 km	26.1 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	26 km	1.6 mi	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	96 km	2.5 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	37 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	40 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 2018	EF2	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	88 km	31.7 mi	0
Jun 27, 2005	EF2	80 km	17.0 mi	0
Jun 20, 2003	EF2	81 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	10 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 6, 1994	EF2	70 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1988	EF2	25 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	46 km
2022	CARTER CANYON	15,828	98 km
1989	MORRILL CO	14,497	85 km
2012	JEFFRIES	8,853	82 km
2000	DRYWELLS	6,492	96 km
2021	HACKBERRY CA	6,367	57 km
2002	UNNAMED	5,258	91 km
1998	SUGARLOAF	4,075	80 km
2022	SMOKEY	3,961	77 km
2020	HUBBARDS GAP	3,435	73 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,275	61 km
1986	W BLUE CREEK	3,167	83 km
2021	BUFFALO CREEK	2,716	81 km
2004	UNNAMED	2,486	100 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,261	63 km
2021	CROSS CA	2,247	96 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,134	64 km
2021	118 CA	1,804	92 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,782	16 km
2024	104	1,745	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.4 in
February	31°F (-0°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	1.0 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.6 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
June	66°F (19°C)	3.1 in
July	74°F (23°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	1.8 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
October	49°F (10°C)	0.8 in
November	35°F (2°C)	0.5 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Lorenzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.3").

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