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Weather & Climate in Verdigre, NE

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

Verdigre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.3 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 1,371 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,047/sq mi
Coordinates42.5972°N, 98.0356°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAntelope County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.4 / 100
Community Resilience41.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 73 km 5 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 73 km 5 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 42 km 5 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 138 km 5 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 113 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 130 km 5 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 72 km 5 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 52 km 5 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 140 km 5 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 143 km 5 km
Feb 1, 2006 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska M2.9 118 km 5 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 71 km 10 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 71 km 5 km
Mar 20, 2010 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska M2.7 148 km 5 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 133 km 5 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 28 km 5 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 121 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

499 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 202 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 98 km 12.1 mi 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 95 km 18.3 mi 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 60 km 13.0 mi 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 88 km 52.5 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 58 km 4.1 mi 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 92 km 7.8 mi 1
May 29, 1962 EF4 35 km 24.2 mi 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 100 km 29.9 mi 6
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 64 km 4.0 mi 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 22 km 6.4 mi 0
Jun 9, 2003 EF3 63 km 23.0 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 66 km 44.8 mi 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 98 km 15.9 mi 0
Jun 26, 1965 EF3 45 km 35.6 mi 0
Jun 21, 1965 EF3 44 km 15.4 mi 0
May 12, 1963 EF3 52 km 12.8 mi 0
Jun 5, 1962 EF3 32 km 9.5 mi 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 78 km 71.7 mi 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 64 km 11.0 mi 0
May 16, 1962 EF3 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,911 acres, 1995).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 72 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 87 km
2012 KAYLKOWSKI 1,966 45 km
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
June 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Verdigre has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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