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Weather & Climate in Scotia, NE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scotia 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.9 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 1,931 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,931 ft (589 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4678°N, 98.7024°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greeley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
28 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 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.7 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2015 | 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska | M3.6 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Jan 4, 2016 | 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska | M3.5 | 64 km | 6 km |
| Aug 9, 1997 | 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska | M3.4 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Nebraska | M3.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2018 | 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Apr 9, 2018 | 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2002 | 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska | M3.3 | 8 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.1 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska | M3.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska | M3.0 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 11 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska | M2.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska | M2.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 8 km E of Cowles, Nebraska | M2.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2006 | 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska | M2.9 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 7 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska | M2.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska | M2.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2020 | 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska | M2.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
618 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 389 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 3, 1980 | EF4 | 70 km | 1.1 mi | 3 |
| Apr 7, 1978 | EF4 | 76 km | 31.2 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1965 | EF4 | 27 km | 78.9 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1965 | EF4 | 67 km | 125.7 mi | 4 |
| May 5, 1964 | EF4 | 28 km | 51.2 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1961 | EF4 | 99 km | 48.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1956 | EF4 | 65 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1954 | EF4 | 86 km | 29.9 mi | 6 |
| Jun 7, 1953 | EF4 | 39 km | 15.0 mi | 11 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF3 | 30 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2011 | EF3 | 94 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2011 | EF3 | 93 km | 9.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 82 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1999 | EF3 | 42 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1993 | EF3 | 86 km | 50.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1990 | EF3 | 97 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 1990 | EF3 | 68 km | 27.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1985 | EF3 | 82 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1984 | EF3 | 53 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 25, 1984 | EF3 | 36 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOWERY (4,881 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | LOWERY | 4,881 | 71 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,883 | 91 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 3,688 | 71 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 2,911 | 65 km |
| 2023 | DEL PORTO | 2,856 | 99 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,456 | 53 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Scotia has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").