Dawes County Climate
Dawes County, Nebraska
Avg Annual Temp
48.1°F
Annual Precip
15.2"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
53.25
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Dawes County Weather
Dry High Plains with Intense Sun
Dawes County is one of the driest in the region, receiving only 15.2 inches of annual precipitation. Its average temperature of 48.1°F is significantly cooler than the national median.
Nebraska’s Arid Northwest Corner
At 48.1°F, Dawes is cooler than the Nebraska state average of 49.7°F. Its 15.2 inches of precipitation is also far below the state average of 25.9 inches, marking it as a truly arid environment.
Extreme Heat and Low Moisture
Dawes County endures 53 days of extreme heat per year, far more than its eastern neighbors. It is also significantly drier than central Nebraska, receiving roughly 10 inches less rain annually.
Scorching Summers and Cold Winters
Summers are intense with 53 days over 90°F, despite a July average of 74.5°F. Winters are cold and dry, with a December-to-February average of 26.7°F.
Prepare for Prolonged Heat Waves
High-efficiency cooling systems are a necessity to manage 53 days of extreme heat annually. Given the arid 15.2-inch precipitation average, xeriscaping is an ideal choice for local 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.