Weather & Climate in Newport, NE

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

Newport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 2,232 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.7°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,232 ft (680 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	181/sq mi
Coordinates	42.6002°N, 99.3283°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Rock County County
Nearest Airport	Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"

29% below US avg

Snowfall 41.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	0.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	26.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Nov 3, 2002	16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska	M4.3	40 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2021	10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.7	66 km	5 km
Oct 25, 1990	8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota	M3.6	150 km	5 km
Aug 19, 2015	13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska	M3.6	119 km	15 km
Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	147 km	5 km
Jan 4, 2016	11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska	M3.5	125 km	6 km
Aug 26, 1991	15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.4	110 km	5 km
Jan 25, 1994	8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska	M3.3	67 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2015	15 km SSE of Valentine, Nebraska	M3.3	95 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2002	8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska	M3.3	135 km	5 km
Apr 11, 2016	11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.2	101 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2018	3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.1	150 km	5 km
Jun 4, 2021	9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.1	66 km	5 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	129 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2014	11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota	M3.0	113 km	5 km
Jul 18, 1990	10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska	M3.0	125 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2025	4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska	M3.0	113 km	5 km
Feb 1, 2006	6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska	M2.9	12 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2020	2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska	M2.8	66 km	10 km
Mar 20, 2010	9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska	M2.7	51 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

298 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 1 fatality, 31 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 8, 1965	EF5	55 km	30.1 mi	0
May 29, 1962	EF4	72 km	24.2 mi	0
Aug 11, 2011	EF3	72 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 2003	EF3	44 km	23.0 mi	0
May 8, 1965	EF3	59 km	44.8 mi	0
May 8, 1965	EF3	63 km	1.5 mi	0
May 21, 1962	EF3	58 km	11.0 mi	0
May 16, 1962	EF3	61 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 1962	EF3	67 km	0.1 mi	0
May 14, 1962	EF3	58 km	53.8 mi	0
May 12, 2023	EF2	78 km	7.3 mi	0
Aug 19, 2017	EF2	88 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF2	90 km	5.2 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF2	90 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF2	89 km	1.6 mi	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	97 km	2.9 mi	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	61 km	9.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 2009	EF2	4 km	4.6 mi	0
Mar 23, 2009	EF2	55 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 5, 2008	EF2	46 km	29.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: REGION 24 COMPLEX (66,349 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	REGION 24 COMPLEX	66,349	67 km
1990	GOOSECREEK	8,408	93 km
2012	UNNAMED	6,910	27 km
2000	PONY	5,982	95 km
2022	LEACH CA	5,195	97 km
2023	LOWERY	4,881	66 km
1998	TNC	4,683	78 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,883	93 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,688	79 km
1995	UNNAMED	3,145	40 km
2023	NENFR-HFR-FY23-RX-UNITS 35-36-39	2,936	93 km
1995	UNNAMED	2,911	97 km
2012	UNNAMED	2,875	25 km
2023	DEL PORTO	2,856	88 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,456	95 km
2024	UNIT 16 RX	2,171	94 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,130	40 km
2000	NOVOTNY AND WAGNER	1,968	84 km
2012	KAYLKOWSKI	1,966	71 km
2000	28C	1,917	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.7 in
March	36°F (2°C)	1.6 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.3 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.6 in
June	69°F (21°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.6 in
November	35°F (1°C)	1.1 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	0.6 in

Newport has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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