Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Falls City, NE Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 35.6"
- Annual precip
- 179d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Falls City
Falls City, Nebraska averages 52°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 35.6"
- yearly precipitation total
- 179 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
35.6"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
35.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Falls City) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Falls City area.
How Falls City compares to every U.S. city
Falls City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Falls City
MethodologyFalls City's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1" | 18.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6" | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 10.9 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 11.1 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9" | 6.3 | 0.3 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9" | 18.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.8"
February 1.4"
March 2.1"
April 3.4"
May 4.6"
June 4.6"
July 5.4"
August 3.9"
September 3.4"
October 2.9"
November 1.9"
December 1.4"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
179 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,915
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,111
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Falls City's climate means for you
Falls City runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 179 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,915 heating and 1,111 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: Falls City, NE
In Falls City, Nebraska, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00252851, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Falls City should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 35.6 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 179 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 18 and the first fall freeze near October 14. And on the energy front, 5,915 heating degree days and 1,111 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Falls City scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Falls City, NE? ▼
The average annual temperature in Falls City, Nebraska is 52°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Falls City get? ▼
Falls City receives 35.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Falls City? ▼
Falls City has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Falls City? ▼
Falls City has approximately 179 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 18 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Falls City? ▼
Falls City has 5,915 heating degree days and 1,111 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 Falls City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00252851 near Falls City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00252851. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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