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Weather & Climate in Mead, NE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.3 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 1,201 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 984/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2244°N, 96.4872°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Saunders County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Dec 17, 2009 | 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska | M3.6 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa | M3.5 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 1997 | 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska | M3.4 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2014 | 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska | M2.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1993 | 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska | M2.9 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska | M2.7 | 138 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
646 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 517 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF4 | 13 km | 31.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2014 | EF4 | 97 km | 23.9 mi | 1 |
| Jun 16, 2014 | EF4 | 95 km | 11.5 mi | 1 |
| Jun 13, 2001 | EF4 | 65 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 1978 | EF4 | 78 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1976 | EF4 | 78 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1975 | EF4 | 35 km | 8.0 mi | 3 |
| Aug 13, 1952 | EF4 | 8 km | 26.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 1950 | EF4 | 65 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF3 | 64 km | 13.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF3 | 42 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF3 | 49 km | 19.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF3 | 73 km | 40.3 mi | 1 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF3 | 71 km | 14.2 mi | 4 |
| May 16, 1999 | EF3 | 67 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1999 | EF3 | 66 km | 7.5 mi | 2 |
| Jun 16, 1992 | EF3 | 74 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF3 | 64 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1991 | EF3 | 73 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1991 | EF3 | 70 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 4,195 | 100 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 629 | 56 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Mead has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").