Weather & Climate in Maskell, NE

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

Maskell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°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 28.0 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 1,308 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	48.8°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-6°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,308 ft (399 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	363/sq mi
Coordinates	42.6904°N, 96.9809°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dixon County County
Nearest Airport	Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"

26% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	8.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	32.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Jun 4, 2021	10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.7	147 km	5 km
Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	50 km	5 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	101 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2021	9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.1	147 km	5 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	82 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	104 km	5 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	69 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 231 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	80 km	11.5 mi	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	93 km	12.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	63 km	15.8 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	83 km	23.9 mi	1
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	63 km	18.3 mi	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	82 km	24.7 mi	0
Jun 23, 2003	EF4	35 km	13.0 mi	1
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	2 km	52.5 mi	0
Jul 7, 1977	EF4	64 km	22.6 mi	0
May 6, 1975	EF4	73 km	4.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1965	EF4	57 km	7.8 mi	1
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	93 km	24.1 mi	0
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	28 km	4.0 mi	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF3	79 km	6.4 mi	0
Jul 5, 1994	EF3	69 km	1.8 mi	0
May 27, 1991	EF3	99 km	6.0 mi	0
Aug 3, 1981	EF3	67 km	12.8 mi	0
May 8, 1979	EF3	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 5, 1978	EF3	69 km	8.0 mi	0
May 6, 1975	EF3	70 km	44.8 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	SIX PACK	1,649	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-6°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	24°F (-4°C)	0.6 in
March	35°F (2°C)	1.8 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.6 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.6 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	74°F (24°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.8 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.5 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.9 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.4 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	0.6 in

Maskell has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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