Nuckolls County Climate
Nuckolls County, Nebraska
Avg Annual Temp
51.3°F
Annual Precip
27.8"
Annual Snowfall
22.1"
Extreme Heat Days
49.9
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Nuckolls County Weather
Southern Nebraska's Sun and Heat
With an annual average of 51.3°F, Nuckolls County is slightly warmer than the national median for its latitude. This southern Nebraska county experiences long, hot summers and relatively light snowfall.
Beating the State Average
Nuckolls ranks above the Nebraska state average of 49.7°F for temperature. It receives 27.8 inches of precipitation, placing it on the wetter side of the state average.
High Heat and Less Snow
Nuckolls faces 50 extreme heat days per year, which is significantly more than its northern neighbors. However, it sees much less snow, with only 22.1 inches compared to the 30-inch averages found elsewhere.
Persistent Summer Heat Waves
The summer average of 74.4°F includes a July peak of 76.7°F and persistent extreme heat. Winters are drier than the state average, with only 22.1 inches of snowfall and a 27.5°F winter average.
Budget for Summer Cooling
Budgeting for high cooling costs is essential given the 50 days of extreme heat each year. Residents can worry less about heavy snow removal compared to northern Nebraska, as annual totals are quite low.
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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.