Weather & Climate in Winside, NE

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

Winside experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.2 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 1,598 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	48.3°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,598 ft (487 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	2,000/sq mi
Coordinates	42.1774°N, 97.1754°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Wayne County County
Nearest Airport	Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 32.2"

Wettest Month (May) 3.98"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	14.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	88.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	48 km	5 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	43 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2002	8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska	M3.3	141 km	5 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	112 km	5 km
Jan 1, 2020	2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska	M2.8	128 km	10 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	57 km	5 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	86 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

589 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 362 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	25 km	23.9 mi	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	26 km	15.8 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	34 km	12.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	25 km	11.5 mi	1
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	90 km	24.7 mi	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	10 km	18.3 mi	0
Jun 23, 2003	EF4	38 km	13.0 mi	1
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	58 km	52.5 mi	0
Jul 7, 1977	EF4	39 km	22.6 mi	0
May 6, 1975	EF4	33 km	4.1 mi	0
May 30, 1954	EF4	68 km	29.9 mi	6
Jul 15, 1950	EF4	63 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	41 km	4.0 mi	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF3	65 km	6.4 mi	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	97 km	14.2 mi	4
Jul 5, 1994	EF3	74 km	1.8 mi	0
May 27, 1991	EF3	67 km	6.0 mi	0
May 8, 1979	EF3	88 km	0.1 mi	0
May 4, 1977	EF3	64 km	7.6 mi	0
May 6, 1975	EF3	24 km	44.8 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	SIX PACK	1,649	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in
March	36°F (2°C)	2.1 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.6 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
June	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
July	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	2.7 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.5 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.8 in
November	35°F (1°C)	1.1 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	0.8 in

Winside has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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