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Weather & Climate in Sutherland, NE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sutherland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.9 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 2,956 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,956 ft (901 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 942/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1601°N, 101.1227°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Keith County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
18 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 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2015 | 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska | M3.6 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Oct 18, 2012 | 28 km NW of Hyannis, Nebraska | M3.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2016 | 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska | M3.5 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Aug 26, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska | M3.4 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Apr 9, 2018 | 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.3 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2018 | 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.3 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska | M3.2 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.1 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska | M3.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M3.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska | M3.0 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2007 | 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska | M3.0 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 1990 | 29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska | M3.0 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska | M2.9 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2018 | 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska | M2.6 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2018 | 4 km NW of Arnold, Nebraska | M2.5 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 2012 | 21 km WNW of Mullen, Nebraska | M2.5 | 104 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
409 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 33 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 18, 1975 | EF4 | 78 km | 15.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 1956 | EF4 | 52 km | 147.7 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2019 | EF3 | 94 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2012 | EF3 | 27 km | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2012 | EF3 | 21 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2007 | EF3 | 91 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2000 | EF3 | 67 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1991 | EF3 | 75 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1989 | EF3 | 29 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 1977 | EF3 | 63 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1975 | EF3 | 82 km | 9.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 1975 | EF3 | 80 km | 28.4 mi | 1 |
| Jun 18, 1975 | EF3 | 94 km | 21.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 1972 | EF3 | 11 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | EF2 | 98 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2024 | EF2 | 56 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2019 | EF2 | 94 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2012 | EF2 | 21 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2007 | EF2 | 83 km | 18.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2007 | EF2 | 70 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BETTY'S WAY (68,425 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | BETTY'S WAY | 68,425 | 58 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 27,237 | 25 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 17,990 | 24 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 15,972 | 75 km |
| 2012 | KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX | 13,526 | 66 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 11,012 | 53 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 7,793 | 42 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 6,693 | 95 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 6,681 | 57 km |
| 2011 | HARVEST CA | 6,526 | 56 km |
| 2000 | DRYWELLS | 6,492 | 94 km |
| 2006 | FOUR CORNERS | 6,241 | 96 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 6,014 | 61 km |
| 2018 | NEBRASKA RX | 5,624 | 96 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 5,143 | 90 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 4,503 | 86 km |
| 2011 | THEDFORD II | 4,133 | 97 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 3,473 | 42 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 3,439 | 41 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,192 | 69 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in |
Sutherland has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").