Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Table Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°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 34.1 inches. The area receives 21.4 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 1,032 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average
51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average
25°F (-4°C)
July Average
77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,032 ft (315 m)
Area
0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density
554/sq mi
Coordinates
40.1783°N, 96.0887°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Pawnee County County
Nearest Airport
Lincoln (LNK) 62 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall21.4"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.33"
Driest Month (Jan)0.79"
Air Quality
AQI Median
32.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
3.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
54.1 / 100
Community Resilience
47.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
No Rating
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Very Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Very Low
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.
Dec 17, 2009
2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska
M3.6
32 km
5 km
Jul 16, 2004
6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa
M3.5
68 km
5 km
Mar 23, 2007
5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas
M3.1
102 km
5 km
Feb 11, 1995
6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri
M3.1
103 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2014
5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska
M2.9
39 km
5 km
Mar 31, 1993
2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska
M2.9
40 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
594 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 170 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Mar 29, 1979
EF4
86 km
18.8 mi
0
Jun 22, 1964
EF4
79 km
11.9 mi
0
Apr 12, 1964
EF4
91 km
13.1 mi
1
Aug 6, 1962
EF4
78 km
11.0 mi
0
Apr 5, 1954
EF4
73 km
6.3 mi
0
Apr 30, 2024
EF3
93 km
2.2 mi
1
Apr 26, 2024
EF3
88 km
5.3 mi
0
May 21, 2019
EF3
31 km
5.9 mi
0
Jun 3, 2014
EF3
23 km
6.3 mi
0
May 28, 2013
EF3
57 km
4.4 mi
0
Jul 24, 1993
EF3
84 km
9.0 mi
0
Jun 15, 1992
EF3
98 km
14.0 mi
0
Apr 26, 1991
EF3
54 km
14.0 mi
0
Apr 26, 1991
EF3
78 km
24.0 mi
0
Aug 28, 1979
EF3
87 km
38.3 mi
2
May 31, 1978
EF3
99 km
37.0 mi
3
Jul 1, 1965
EF3
66 km
12.8 mi
0
Jun 22, 1964
EF3
76 km
8.0 mi
0
Jun 19, 1964
EF3
87 km
11.5 mi
0
Apr 28, 1963
EF3
29 km
4.9 mi
1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: AXELTON-BURKLUND (8,831 acres, 2024).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2024
AXELTON-BURKLUND
8,831
91 km
2022
CARLSON
6,101
90 km
2005
OAKS
5,673
92 km
2014
SHANNON CREEK
3,954
84 km
1995
UNNAMED
3,244
86 km
2004
KRAUSE
3,012
89 km
1996
UNNAMED
1,819
69 km
2016
BLUE RAPIDS
1,744
86 km
2021
4 DELTA 21
1,708
92 km
2011
182
1,575
88 km
2023
ROCK CREEK
1,433
83 km
1991
UNNAMED
1,296
90 km
1994
UNNAMED
1,107
90 km
2023
SHANNON CREEK
1,089
90 km
2018
FY 18 182 ROAD BROADCAST BURN
1,009
90 km
2020
MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI
964
71 km
2016
SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX
866
71 km
1988
NORTH POOL
698
71 km
2020
UNNAMED
645
72 km
2009
UNIT 6
625
72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
25°F (-4°C)
0.8 in
Coldest, Driest
February
30°F (-1°C)
0.9 in
March
41°F (5°C)
2.4 in
April
53°F (11°C)
2.8 in
May
63°F (17°C)
4.3 in
June
73°F (23°C)
4.0 in
July
77°F (25°C)
4.3 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
75°F (24°C)
3.8 in
September
67°F (19°C)
3.7 in
October
55°F (13°C)
2.4 in
November
40°F (4°C)
1.8 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
1.0 in
Table Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.8").