Pawnee County Climate
Pawnee County, Nebraska
Avg Annual Temp
51.8°F
Annual Precip
34.1"
Annual Snowfall
21.4"
Extreme Heat Days
38.45
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Pawnee County Weather
Nearing the National Temperature Median
Pawnee County averages 51.8°F annually, placing it very close to the median climate for the United States. It experiences the classic four-season cycle typical of the Great Plains.
Among Nebraska's Warmest and Wettest
At 51.8°F, Pawnee is significantly warmer than the state average of 49.7°F. It also receives 34.1 inches of precipitation, making it much wetter than the statewide average of 25.9 inches.
Wetter Than Northern Otoe County
Pawnee receives about an inch more rain annually than Otoe County and experiences three more extreme heat days. Its 38 days of 90°F+ weather make it one of the hotter spots in the immediate region.
Hot Summers and Moderate Snowfall
July averages a warm 76.7°F, while winter temperatures stay slightly milder than northern counties with a December-February average of 27.9°F. Annual snowfall typically reaches 21.4 inches.
Managing Humidity and Summer Peaks
Homeowners should prioritize foundation drainage to handle the high 34.1-inch annual rainfall. Cooling systems must be robust enough to combat 38 days of extreme summer heat.
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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.