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Pawnee City, NE Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Pawnee City, Nebraska has an average annual temperature of 52°F and a climate comfort score of 52/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals N/A. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

52°F (11°C)

Avg High

63°F

Avg Low

41°F

Annual Precip

N/A

Comfort Score

52/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

52/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

52°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

N/A

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pawnee City) 52.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Pawnee City area.

Warming context for Pawnee City

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Pawnee City captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 35°F (2°C) 15°F (-10°C) 25°F (-4°C)
February 41°F (5°C) 18°F (-8°C) 30°F (-1°C)
March 53°F (11°C) 29°F (-2°C) 41°F (5°C)
April 63°F (17°C) 39°F (4°C) 51°F (11°C)
May 73°F (23°C) 51°F (11°C) 62°F (17°C)
June 83°F (28°C) 62°F (16°C) 72°F (22°C)
July 88°F (31°C) 66°F (19°C) 77°F (25°C)
August 86°F (30°C) 63°F (17°C) 75°F (24°C)
September 79°F (26°C) 54°F (12°C) 66°F (19°C)
October 67°F (19°C) 41°F (5°C) 54°F (12°C)
November 51°F (11°C) 29°F (-2°C) 40°F (5°C)
December 39°F (4°C) 20°F (-7°C) 29°F (-2°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 15

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 22

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

5,898

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,124

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Pawnee City, NE

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Pawnee City, Nebraska as a location with an annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00256570, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Pawnee City receives roughly an uncharted amount of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 22 and the first fall freeze near October 15. For energy use, 5,898 heating degree days and 1,124 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Pawnee City scores 52/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Pawnee City, NE?
The average annual temperature in Pawnee City, Nebraska is 52°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Pawnee City get?
Pawnee City receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pawnee City?
Pawnee City has a climate comfort score of 52/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Pawnee City?
Growing season data is not available for Pawnee City.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pawnee City?
Pawnee City has 5,898 heating degree days and 1,124 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Pawnee City climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00256570. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00256570. For informational purposes only.

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