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Weather & Climate in Nehawka, NE

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

Nehawka 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 34.1 inches. The area receives 24.0 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 997 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density668/sq mi
Coordinates40.8297°N, 95.9908°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFremont County County
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (OMA)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 24.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.9 / 100
Community Resilience47.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
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 48 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 43 km 5 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 147 km 5 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 95 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 92 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 63 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

634 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 511 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 90 km 40.7 mi 5
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 50 km 31.9 mi 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 92 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 92 km 49.0 mi 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 81 km 18.8 mi 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 76 km 5.1 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 38 km 8.0 mi 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 48 km 11.9 mi 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 67 km 13.1 mi 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 60 km 6.3 mi 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 66 km 26.7 mi 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 67 km 33.9 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 49 km 19.1 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 45 km 13.3 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 52 km 5.3 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 63 km 40.3 mi 1
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 96 km 6.3 mi 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 86 km 7.5 mi 2
May 16, 1999 EF3 89 km 6.2 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 93 km 26.0 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 76 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 65 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 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in

Nehawka has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.8").

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