Cedar County Climate
Cedar County, Nebraska
Avg Annual Temp
47.8°F
Annual Precip
29.6"
Annual Snowfall
35.3"
Extreme Heat Days
21.8
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Cedar County Weather
Cedar County's Cool Northern Climate
Cedar County averages 47.8°F annually, making it one of the cooler counties in the region compared to the 54°F national median. It receives 29.6 inches of precipitation, balancing cold with moisture.
Cooler and Snowier than Average
The county is nearly two degrees cooler than the Nebraska state average of 49.7°F. It also exceeds the state precipitation average by nearly four inches annually.
Colder than Eastern Nebraska Peers
Cedar is significantly cooler and snowier than Burt or Cass counties. Its 35.3 inches of annual snow is nearly double the amount seen in some southern Nebraska regions.
Harsh Winters and Brief Heat
Winter is the dominant season, with a Dec-Feb average of only 22.8°F and 35.3 inches of snow. Summers are milder than elsewhere, with only 22 days of extreme heat above 90°F.
Heavy Winter Gear is Required
Residents must prepare for long, cold winters with professional-grade heating and snow removal tools. The moderate summer heat means lower cooling costs compared to the rest of the state.
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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.