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Weather & Climate in Murdock, NE

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

Murdock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°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 33.6 inches. The area receives 32.8 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 1,285 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,285 ft (392 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,679/sq mi
Coordinates40.9261°N, 96.2811°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCass County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 32.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively 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 68 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 70 km 5 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 123 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 121 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 93 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 86 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

645 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 494 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 31 km 31.9 mi 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 68 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 100 km 8.0 mi 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 82 km 5.1 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 32 km 8.0 mi 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 74 km 11.9 mi 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 93 km 13.1 mi 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 87 km 6.3 mi 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 41 km 26.7 mi 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 91 km 33.9 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 29 km 5.3 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 71 km 40.3 mi 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 54 km 13.3 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 49 km 19.1 mi 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 98 km 14.2 mi 4
May 16, 1999 EF3 82 km 7.5 mi 2
May 16, 1999 EF3 85 km 6.2 mi 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 96 km 9.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 90 km 26.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 59 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 91 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in

Murdock has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.8").

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