Weather & Climate in Oshkosh, NE

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

Oshkosh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.7 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 3,397 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	49.0°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,397 ft (1,035 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	1,157/sq mi
Coordinates	41.4080°N, 102.3452°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Garden County County
Nearest Airport	Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 27.7"

Wettest Month (May) 3.11"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	13.4 / 100
Community Resilience	28.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Oct 18, 2012	28 km NW of Hyannis, Nebraska	M3.6	95 km	5 km
Jun 18, 1998	23 km S of Chadron, Nebraska	M3.1	146 km	5 km
Sep 30, 1990	29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska	M3.0	83 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2007	23 km WSW of Hay Springs, Nebraska	M2.7	140 km	5 km
Aug 6, 2012	21 km WNW of Mullen, Nebraska	M2.5	116 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 24 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	86 km	6.0 mi	0
May 2, 1991	EF3	85 km	13.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 1977	EF3	66 km	7.8 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	44 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	66 km	6.5 mi	2
Jun 20, 1960	EF3	86 km	26.1 mi	0
May 23, 2024	EF2	50 km	0.3 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	86 km	1.6 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	93 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	95 km	31.7 mi	0
Jun 28, 2016	EF2	87 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	87 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 20, 2003	EF2	10 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	78 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1995	EF2	91 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1994	EF2	62 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 1988	EF2	77 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 15, 1983	EF2	38 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 15, 1980	EF2	12 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOGAN (30,076 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	LOGAN	30,076	80 km
2012	UNNAMED	17,990	86 km
2012	TURNER TATANKA	15,749	32 km
1989	MORRILL CO	14,497	53 km
2012	KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX	13,526	40 km
2012	JEFFRIES	8,853	29 km
2024	SCHIFF	6,714	99 km
2000	DRYWELLS	6,492	23 km
2021	HACKBERRY CA	6,367	86 km
1999	UNNAMED	6,239	78 km
2019	RED KATE	6,115	35 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,792	99 km
1998	SUGARLOAF	4,075	23 km
1987	UNNAMED	3,439	81 km
2020	HUBBARDS GAP	3,435	96 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,192	44 km
1986	W BLUE CREEK	3,167	26 km
2008	UNNAMED	1,861	51 km
2021	118 CA	1,804	79 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,782	75 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	31°F (-1°C)	0.4 in
March	38°F (3°C)	1.1 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.7 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in
July	74°F (24°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.7 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.4 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
November	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.4 in

Oshkosh has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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