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Weather & Climate in Rogers, NE

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

Rogers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°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 31.6 inches. The area receives 34.4 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 1,309 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,309 ft (399 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density384/sq mi
Coordinates41.4643°N, 96.9158°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 34.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.8 / 100
Community Resilience77.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very 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.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 128 km 5 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 147 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 147 km 5 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 43 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 142 km 5 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 93 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

650 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 541 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 57 km 31.9 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 74 km 15.8 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 59 km 12.1 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 58 km 11.5 mi 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 57 km 23.9 mi 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 75 km 18.3 mi 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 70 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 53 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 78 km 22.6 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 78 km 8.0 mi 3
May 6, 1975 EF4 98 km 4.1 mi 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 74 km 29.9 mi 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 39 km 26.7 mi 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 46 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 88 km 19.1 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 72 km 5.3 mi 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 97 km 19.1 mi 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 80 km 9.5 mi 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 76 km 14.2 mi 4
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 91 km 18.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 acres, 2010).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in

Rogers has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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