Weather & Climate in Wolbach, NE

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

Wolbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.4 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 1,949 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,949 ft (594 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	397/sq mi
Coordinates	41.4017°N, 98.3902°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Greeley County County
Nearest Airport	Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 22.4"

Wettest Month (May) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	12.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	40.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very 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 Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

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

Apr 10, 2018	10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.7	144 km	5 km
Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	142 km	5 km
Jan 4, 2016	11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska	M3.5	90 km	6 km
Sep 18, 2023	Nebraska	M3.4	136 km	10 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	109 km	5 km
Apr 19, 2018	9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.3	147 km	5 km
Jun 20, 2002	8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska	M3.3	23 km	5 km
Apr 9, 2018	10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.3	146 km	5 km
Sep 26, 2010	11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska	M3.1	122 km	10 km
Apr 16, 2018	8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.1	144 km	5 km
Apr 10, 2018	3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M3.1	147 km	5 km
Jul 18, 1990	10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska	M3.0	48 km	5 km
Mar 17, 2023	8 km E of Cowles, Nebraska	M2.9	137 km	10 km
Jul 1, 2023	11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska	M2.9	137 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2023	11 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska	M2.9	136 km	10 km
Jan 1, 2020	2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska	M2.8	94 km	10 km
Feb 24, 2025	7 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska	M2.8	134 km	10 km
Sep 19, 2023	9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska	M2.8	136 km	10 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	80 km	5 km
Apr 15, 2018	8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska	M2.6	145 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

687 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 447 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1964	EF5	95 km	79.7 mi	4
Jun 3, 1980	EF4	54 km	1.1 mi	3
Apr 7, 1978	EF4	85 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 7, 1978	EF4	60 km	31.2 mi	0
May 8, 1965	EF4	30 km	78.9 mi	0
May 8, 1965	EF4	62 km	125.7 mi	4
May 5, 1964	EF4	1 km	51.2 mi	0
Jun 6, 1956	EF4	76 km	2.0 mi	0
May 30, 1954	EF4	66 km	29.9 mi	6
Jun 7, 1953	EF4	62 km	15.0 mi	11
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	29 km	9.3 mi	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	67 km	9.5 mi	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	57 km	18.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1999	EF3	69 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1993	EF3	95 km	50.0 mi	0
Mar 13, 1990	EF3	58 km	27.0 mi	0
May 10, 1985	EF3	87 km	17.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1984	EF3	47 km	14.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1984	EF3	26 km	8.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1980	EF3	43 km	6.4 mi	1

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

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOWERY (4,881 acres, 2023).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2023	LOWERY	4,881	92 km
1998	UNNAMED	3,688	96 km
1995	UNNAMED	2,911	69 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,456	62 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.6 in
March	37°F (3°C)	2.0 in
April	49°F (10°C)	2.6 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.9 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.5 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.5 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.2 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Wolbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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