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Weather & Climate in Weston, NE
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Weston 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 1,251 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,251 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,305/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1931°N, 96.7420°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Saunders County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.1 / 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 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa | M3.5 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 1997 | 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska | M3.4 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 2014 | 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska | M2.9 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1993 | 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska | M2.9 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska | M2.7 | 124 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
689 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 521 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF4 | 35 km | 31.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2014 | EF4 | 91 km | 23.9 mi | 1 |
| Jun 16, 2014 | EF4 | 92 km | 12.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2014 | EF4 | 90 km | 11.5 mi | 1 |
| Jun 13, 2001 | EF4 | 48 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 1978 | EF4 | 57 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1976 | EF4 | 100 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 1975 | EF4 | 56 km | 8.0 mi | 3 |
| Apr 25, 1957 | EF4 | 97 km | 89.8 mi | 1 |
| Aug 13, 1952 | EF4 | 14 km | 26.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 1950 | EF4 | 69 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF3 | 71 km | 19.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF3 | 85 km | 13.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF3 | 95 km | 40.3 mi | 1 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | EF3 | 39 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2014 | EF3 | 82 km | 19.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2011 | EF3 | 83 km | 9.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2008 | EF3 | 85 km | 14.2 mi | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2001 | EF3 | 96 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1999 | EF3 | 86 km | 7.5 mi | 2 |
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 | 78 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) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Weston has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").