Box Butte County Climate
Box Butte County, Nebraska
Avg Annual Temp
47.4°F
Annual Precip
16.4"
Annual Snowfall
45.4"
Extreme Heat Days
38.333333333333336
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Box Butte County Weather
Cold, Arid High Plains
Box Butte is one of the coolest and driest counties, averaging 47.4°F with only 16.4 inches of precipitation. This is well below national medians for both temperature and moisture.
One of Nebraska's Coldest
At 47.4°F, Box Butte is over two degrees cooler than the state average. It is also nearly 10 inches drier than the typical Nebraska county.
Panhandle Snow and Sun
The county shares a heavy 45.4-inch snow profile with neighbor Banner County. It also experiences 38 extreme heat days, showing the dramatic swings of the western plains.
A Land of Snow Extremes
Winters are defined by 45.4 inches of snow and a 26.3°F average temperature. Summers are dry but hot, featuring 38 days that top 90°F.
Winter Resilience is Key
Heavy-duty snow removal is a must for the 45.4-inch annual accumulation. Given the very low 16.4 inches of precipitation, drought-tolerant plants are the only reliable choice for landscaping.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.