Weather & Climate in Venango, NE

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

Venango experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.7 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 3,592 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,592 ft (1,095 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	218/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7637°N, 102.0442°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Sedgwick County County
Nearest Airport	Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"

51% below US avg

Snowfall 21.7"

Wettest Month (May) 3.27"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	6.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.4 / 100
Community Resilience	28.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
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

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.

Sep 30, 1990	29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska	M3.0	125 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2007	11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska	M3.0	111 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

537 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 46 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 15, 1990	EF4	97 km	28.0 mi	0
Oct 29, 1956	EF4	70 km	147.7 mi	0
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	56 km	6.0 mi	0
May 2, 1991	EF3	18 km	13.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1974	EF3	95 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1967	EF3	65 km	40.1 mi	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	33 km	6.5 mi	2
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	73 km	15.2 mi	0
Jun 5, 1953	EF3	72 km	9.8 mi	0
May 23, 2024	EF2	60 km	0.3 mi	0
May 19, 2024	EF2	83 km	1.6 mi	0
May 26, 2021	EF2	80 km	8.3 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 11, 2019	EF2	81 km	0.5 mi	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	73 km	7.9 mi	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	23 km	15.9 mi	0
Jun 20, 2003	EF2	73 km	1.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1996	EF2	90 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1995	EF2	46 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	94 km	7.0 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	57 km
2012	UNNAMED	17,990	86 km
2012	TURNER TATANKA	15,749	100 km
2012	KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX	13,526	66 km
2002	UNNAMED	11,012	96 km
2000	DRYWELLS	6,492	86 km
1997	UNNAMED	4,777	76 km
1998	SUGARLOAF	4,075	99 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,473	90 km
1987	UNNAMED	3,439	97 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,275	98 km
2000	UNNAMED	3,192	82 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD R	2,080	88 km
2018	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,866	46 km
1994	STABLE	1,706	81 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,544	62 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,476	83 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,318	65 km
1990	UNNAMED	1,285	75 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,262	86 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-0°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	38°F (4°C)	0.9 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.7 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.1 in
July	74°F (24°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in
September	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.7 in
November	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in

Venango has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.3").

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