Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Central City, NE Climate
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- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 28.5"
- Annual precip
- 165d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Central City
Central City, Nebraska averages 50°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 28.5"
- annual precipitation · 29" snow
- 165 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
28.5"
Annual Snow
28.6"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
28.5"
Plus 28.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Central City) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Central City area.
How Central City compares to every U.S. city
Central City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Central City
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Central City's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 6.2" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8" | 7.1" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5" | 4.7" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8" | 1.7" | 6.6 | 0.3 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7" | 0.1" | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.4 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.7 |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.9 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 3.2 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3" | 1.2" | 4.7 | 0.4 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3" | 2.3" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0" | 5.3" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
Snow: 6.2"
4.6 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 7.1"
4.7 days with precipitation
March 1.5"
Snow: 4.7"
6.2 days with precipitation
April 2.8"
Snow: 1.7"
8.5 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
Snow: 0.1"
10.1 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
9.4 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
7.5 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
6.5 days with precipitation
September 2.4"
6.1 days with precipitation
October 2.3"
Snow: 1.2"
5.8 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
Snow: 2.3"
5.0 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
Snow: 5.3"
5.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
165 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,228
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
900
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Central City's climate means for you
Central City runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 165 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,228 heating and 900 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Central City, NE
Central City, Nebraska runs an annual average of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 39°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00251560, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Central City should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 28.5 inches, with 28.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 165 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 10. And on the energy front, 6,228 heating degree days and 900 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Central City scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Central City, NE? ▼
The average annual temperature in Central City, Nebraska is 50°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Central City get? ▼
Central City receives 28.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 28.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Central City? ▼
Central City has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Central City? ▼
Central City has approximately 165 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Central City? ▼
Central City has 6,228 heating degree days and 900 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Central City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00251560 near Central City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00251560. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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