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Weather & Climate in Sidney, NE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sidney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 4,090 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,090 ft (1,247 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 854/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1336°N, 102.9695°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Deuel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.3 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| 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
2 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 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 1990 | 29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska | M3.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
538 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 29 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 5, 2000 | EF3 | 55 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1991 | EF3 | 87 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1985 | EF3 | 89 km | 48.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1974 | EF3 | 53 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 1960 | EF3 | 57 km | 6.5 mi | 2 |
| Jun 27, 1960 | EF3 | 19 km | 15.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1960 | EF3 | 44 km | 26.1 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2024 | EF2 | 34 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | EF2 | 94 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2019 | EF2 | 45 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2019 | EF2 | 47 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2017 | EF2 | 83 km | 31.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2005 | EF2 | 78 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2003 | EF2 | 69 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1996 | EF2 | 20 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 1994 | EF2 | 61 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1988 | EF2 | 30 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 1983 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 15, 1980 | EF2 | 71 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 31, 1978 | EF2 | 67 km | 25.9 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 | 48 km |
| 2022 | CARTER CANYON | 15,828 | 98 km |
| 2012 | TURNER TATANKA | 15,749 | 90 km |
| 1989 | MORRILL CO | 14,497 | 74 km |
| 2012 | KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX | 13,526 | 95 km |
| 2012 | JEFFRIES | 8,853 | 69 km |
| 2024 | SCHIFF | 6,714 | 99 km |
| 2000 | DRYWELLS | 6,492 | 83 km |
| 2021 | HACKBERRY CA | 6,367 | 54 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 6,239 | 94 km |
| 2019 | RED KATE | 6,115 | 88 km |
| 1998 | SUGARLOAF | 4,075 | 67 km |
| 2022 | SMOKEY | 3,961 | 75 km |
| 2020 | HUBBARDS GAP | 3,435 | 70 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,275 | 71 km |
| 1986 | W BLUE CREEK | 3,167 | 71 km |
| 2021 | BUFFALO CREEK | 2,716 | 80 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 2,486 | 94 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 2,261 | 75 km |
| 2021 | CROSS CA | 2,247 | 96 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 (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Sidney has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").