Weather & Climate in Washington, NE

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

Washington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°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 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. 76% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	49.3°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,165 ft (355 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	848/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3976°N, 96.2075°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Douglas County County
Nearest Airport	Eppley Airfield (OMA) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"

12% below US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.53"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	75.7%
Unhealthy Days	0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	95.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	20.2 / 100
Community Resilience	80.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very High
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very High
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 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	114 km	5 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	101 km	5 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	93 km	5 km
Feb 11, 1995	6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri	M3.1	145 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2014	5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska	M2.9	145 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1993	2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska	M2.9	128 km	5 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	148 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

642 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 535 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024	EF4	24 km	31.9 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	99 km	23.9 mi	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	98 km	15.8 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	94 km	11.5 mi	1
Jun 13, 2001	EF4	95 km	8.0 mi	0
Jul 7, 1977	EF4	93 km	22.6 mi	0
Jun 26, 1976	EF4	51 km	5.1 mi	0
May 6, 1975	EF4	28 km	8.0 mi	3
Aug 13, 1952	EF4	37 km	26.7 mi	0
Jul 15, 1950	EF4	55 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	69 km	5.3 mi	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	50 km	40.3 mi	1
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	30 km	19.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	47 km	13.3 mi	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	90 km	3.4 mi	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	45 km	14.2 mi	4
May 16, 1999	EF3	36 km	6.2 mi	0
May 16, 1999	EF3	36 km	7.5 mi	2
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	44 km	26.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF3	94 km	14.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	UNNAMED	4,195	78 km
2010	UNNAMED	629	29 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.8 in
March	38°F (4°C)	2.2 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.0 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	4.2 in
July	74°F (24°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.3 in
October	53°F (11°C)	2.4 in
November	37°F (3°C)	1.5 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	0.9 in

Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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