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Weather & Climate in Palisade, NE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palisade experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.8 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 2,764 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,764 ft (842 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 892/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3484°N, 101.1075°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hitchcock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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
13 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 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 2001 | Kansas | M3.3 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2018 | 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Apr 9, 2018 | 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska | M3.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2007 | 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska | M3.0 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska | M2.9 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 2002 | 12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska | M2.8 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2018 | 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M2.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Norton, Kansas | M2.6 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 4 km NW of Arnold, Nebraska | M2.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
501 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 49 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 15, 1990 | EF4 | 24 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 1956 | EF4 | 40 km | 147.7 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2019 | EF3 | 77 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2012 | EF3 | 77 km | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2012 | EF3 | 91 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2007 | EF3 | 77 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2000 | EF3 | 91 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1991 | EF3 | 76 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1989 | EF3 | 95 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 1978 | EF3 | 98 km | 22.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1975 | EF3 | 68 km | 21.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1975 | EF3 | 63 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 1972 | EF3 | 95 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1971 | EF3 | 51 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1967 | EF3 | 74 km | 40.1 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1965 | EF3 | 99 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 1956 | EF3 | 88 km | 65.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1954 | EF3 | 87 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1953 | EF3 | 51 km | 9.8 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1951 | EF3 | 67 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | ROAD 702 | 45,166 | 80 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 15,972 | 89 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 11,012 | 44 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 4,777 | 75 km |
| 2019 | CHERRY CREEK | 4,273 | 83 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 3,473 | 52 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 2,706 | 98 km |
| 2018 | COUNTY ROAD 56 | 1,866 | 98 km |
| 2007 | WANO | 1,556 | 85 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 1,488 | 41 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 1,476 | 10 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 1,397 | 84 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 1,285 | 18 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,262 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Palisade has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").