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Weather & Climate in Oconto, NE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oconto experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 2,566 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,566 ft (782 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 850/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1417°N, 99.7619°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Custer County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Apr 10, 2018 | 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.7 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2015 | 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska | M3.6 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Jan 4, 2016 | 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska | M3.5 | 45 km | 6 km |
| Aug 26, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska | M3.4 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Apr 9, 2018 | 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.3 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska | M3.3 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2018 | 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.3 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 2001 | Kansas | M3.3 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska | M3.2 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.1 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.1 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska | M3.1 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2007 | 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska | M3.0 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska | M3.0 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska | M3.0 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska | M2.9 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 2002 | 12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska | M2.8 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2020 | 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska | M2.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2018 | 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M2.6 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Norton, Kansas | M2.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
540 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 82 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 18, 1975 | EF4 | 45 km | 15.2 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1965 | EF4 | 92 km | 78.9 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1961 | EF4 | 54 km | 48.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1956 | EF4 | 59 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1953 | EF4 | 57 km | 15.0 mi | 11 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF3 | 96 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2019 | EF3 | 73 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2012 | EF3 | 93 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2012 | EF3 | 94 km | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2011 | EF3 | 52 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2007 | EF3 | 71 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2000 | EF3 | 55 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1999 | EF3 | 71 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1993 | EF3 | 69 km | 60.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1993 | EF3 | 64 km | 50.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1993 | EF3 | 53 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1990 | EF3 | 15 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF3 | 94 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1989 | EF3 | 85 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1985 | EF3 | 76 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BETTY'S WAY (68,425 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | BETTY'S WAY | 68,425 | 57 km |
| 2022 | ROAD 739 | 32,997 | 83 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 15,972 | 55 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 7,793 | 72 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 6,693 | 95 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 6,681 | 58 km |
| 2011 | HARVEST CA | 6,526 | 73 km |
| 2006 | FOUR CORNERS | 6,241 | 93 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 6,014 | 96 km |
| 2018 | NEBRASKA RX | 5,624 | 94 km |
| 2022 | LEACH CA | 5,195 | 99 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 5,143 | 94 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 4,503 | 87 km |
| 1989 | DUNNING | 4,114 | 84 km |
| 2022 | 201 EAST | 4,015 | 87 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,883 | 75 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 3,688 | 90 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 3,149 | 58 km |
| 2011 | HALSEY DUMP | 3,114 | 93 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,926 | 90 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in |
Oconto has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").