York County Climate
York County, Nebraska
Avg Annual Temp
50.9°F
Annual Precip
28.7"
Annual Snowfall
26.7"
Extreme Heat Days
36.5
days >= 90°F/yr
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About York County Weather
Balanced Temperatures with Higher Rainfall
York County features an annual average temperature of 50.9°F, which sits just under the national median. Its 28.7 inches of annual precipitation is higher than many counties in the western United States.
Wetter and Warmer than State Norms
The county is noticeably wetter than the Nebraska average, recording 28.7 inches of precipitation against the state's 25.9 inches. It also trends warmer than the state average, which typically hovers around 49.7°F.
Middle Ground in Heat and Snow
York falls between its neighbors with 37 extreme heat days, which is fewer than Webster’s 50 but more than Wheeler’s 32. Its 26.7 inches of annual snow is also a midpoint for the region.
Distinctive Peaks in Rain and Heat
July averages 76.2°F, and the county experiences roughly five weeks of days exceeding 90°F. Winter brings a cold January average of 23.9°F along with nearly 27 inches of total snow accumulation.
Manage Moisture and Summer Extremes
With precipitation levels exceeding state averages, residents should ensure proper property drainage and moisture barriers. Dual-season readiness is essential, as the county faces both significant heat waves and regular heavy snowfall.
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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.