Thurston County Climate
Thurston County, Nebraska
Avg Annual Temp
49.0°F
Annual Precip
29.8"
Annual Snowfall
32.2"
Extreme Heat Days
33.2
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Thurston County Weather
A typical eastern plains climate
Thurston County averages 49.0°F annually, placing it slightly below the national median for temperature. It receives 29.8 inches of precipitation, which is quite high for the Great Plains region. This creates a humid continental climate with significant seasonal variance.
Cooler but wetter than average
The county's 49.0°F average is just below the Nebraska state average of 49.7°F. However, its 29.8 inches of annual precipitation is well above the state average of 25.9 inches. This makes Thurston one of the more moisture-rich counties in the northeastern part of the state.
Wetter and warmer than Wayne
Thurston County is slightly warmer than neighboring Wayne County, which averages 48.3°F. It also receives nearly 3 more inches of annual precipitation than Wayne. These differences highlight the county's position as a transition zone between the drier west and wetter east.
Frigid winters and humid summers
January is particularly cold here, with an average temperature of only 20.3°F. The county receives 32.2 inches of snow annually, paired with 33 days of extreme summer heat over 90°F. These extremes define the year, shifting from deep freezes to high heat.
Prepare for extreme winter cold
With January averages near 20°F, heavy-duty home heating and vehicle winterization are top priorities. The 33.2 inches of snow require reliable clearing equipment for rural and town roads. High-quality moisture barriers are also important given the nearly 30 inches of annual rain.
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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.