Furnas County Climate
Furnas County, Nebraska
Avg Annual Temp
51.1°F
Annual Precip
24.2"
Annual Snowfall
24.0"
Extreme Heat Days
52.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Furnas County Weather
A Classic Humid Continental Climate
Furnas County maintains an average annual temperature of 51.1°F. This sits slightly below the national median for U.S. counties, representing a classic humid continental climate.
Warmer Than the Nebraska Average
The county is warmer than the Nebraska state average of 49.7°F. It ranks among the state's warmer southern-tier regions due to its latitude.
Hotter and Drier Than Eastern Neighbors
With 24.2 inches of annual precipitation, Furnas is drier than Gage County to the east. It also experiences more intense heat, recording 52 extreme heat days per year.
Intense Summers and Snowy Winters
July temperatures average a hot 76.4°F with 52 days topping 90°F. Winters bring 24.0 inches of snow and a chilly January average of 26.9°F.
Prioritize Cooling and Winter Traction
Residents should invest in high-efficiency HVAC systems to handle nearly eight weeks of extreme summer heat. Winter preparations require standard snow removal equipment for the two feet of annual accumulation.
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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.