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Weather & Climate in Sargent, NE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sargent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.2 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 2,316 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,316 ft (706 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6397°N, 99.3689°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Loup County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.3 / 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 | 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
21 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 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.7 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2015 | 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska | M3.6 | 76 km | 15 km |
| Jan 4, 2016 | 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska | M3.5 | 20 km | 6 km |
| Aug 26, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska | M3.4 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska | M3.3 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2018 | 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.3 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska | M3.3 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Apr 9, 2018 | 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.3 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska | M3.2 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.1 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska | M3.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.1 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska | M3.0 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska | M3.0 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 2006 | 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska | M2.9 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2020 | 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska | M2.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska | M2.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska | M2.7 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2018 | 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M2.6 | 70 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
404 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 86 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 18, 1975 | EF4 | 78 km | 15.2 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1965 | EF4 | 74 km | 78.9 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1964 | EF4 | 87 km | 51.2 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1961 | EF4 | 42 km | 48.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1956 | EF4 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1953 | EF4 | 40 km | 15.0 mi | 11 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF3 | 79 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2011 | EF3 | 95 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1999 | EF3 | 17 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1993 | EF3 | 97 km | 50.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1990 | EF3 | 56 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1984 | EF3 | 97 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 1984 | EF3 | 89 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1979 | EF3 | 74 km | 10.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1975 | EF3 | 92 km | 28.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 26, 1974 | EF3 | 40 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1974 | EF3 | 49 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1974 | EF3 | 77 km | 63.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1972 | EF3 | 26 km | 32.8 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1965 | EF3 | 84 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BOVEE (18,875 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | BOVEE | 18,875 | 89 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 6,693 | 91 km |
| 2006 | FOUR CORNERS | 6,241 | 88 km |
| 2018 | NEBRASKA RX | 5,624 | 88 km |
| 2022 | LEACH CA | 5,195 | 76 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 5,143 | 93 km |
| 2023 | LOWERY | 4,881 | 48 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 4,503 | 89 km |
| 1989 | DUNNING | 4,114 | 69 km |
| 2022 | 201 EAST | 4,015 | 77 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,883 | 33 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 3,688 | 28 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 3,145 | 68 km |
| 2011 | HALSEY DUMP | 3,114 | 76 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 2,911 | 87 km |
| 2023 | DEL PORTO | 2,856 | 42 km |
| 2024 | DOUBLE S EAST RX | 2,829 | 82 km |
| 2010 | GROUSE 2010 RX | 2,686 | 82 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,456 | 72 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 2,298 | 43 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in |
Sargent has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").