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Weather & Climate in Valparaiso, NE

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Valparaiso experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°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 31.6 inches. The area receives 34.4 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 1,305 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,305 ft (398 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density988/sq mi
Coordinates41.0801°N, 96.8336°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaunders County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 34.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively 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 Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
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 M3.6 111 km 5 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 119 km 5 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 85 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 110 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 130 km 5 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 129 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

700 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 549 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 44 km 31.9 mi 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 99 km 12.1 mi 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 94 km 54.0 mi 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 33 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 50 km 8.0 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 65 km 8.0 mi 3
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 83 km 89.8 mi 1
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 26 km 26.7 mi 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 82 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 93 km 13.3 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 81 km 19.1 mi 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 31 km 5.3 mi 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 68 km 19.1 mi 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 74 km 9.5 mi 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 100 km 14.2 mi 4
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 87 km 18.0 mi 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 99 km 6.2 mi 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 99 km 7.5 mi 2
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 89 km 9.0 mi 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 36 km 14.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 acres, 2010).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in

Valparaiso has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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