Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Pawnee City, NE Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 176d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Pawnee City
Pawnee City, Nebraska averages 52°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 176 days
- frost-free days per 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
41°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
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) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Pawnee City area.
How Pawnee City compares to every U.S. city
Pawnee City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Pawnee City
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Pawnee City, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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) | 15°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | N/A | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | N/A | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 6.3 | 0.4 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 7.1 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 13.6 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 4.6 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | N/A | 5.6 | 0.5 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | N/A | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | N/A | 28.1 | 0.0 |
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
Growing Season
176 days
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
What Pawnee City's climate means for you
Pawnee City runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 176 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,898 heating and 1,124 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: Pawnee City, NE
In Pawnee 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 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00256570, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical 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. The frost-free season averages 176 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, 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 49/100 (Moderate), 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 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 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Pawnee City? ▼
Pawnee City has approximately 176 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 22 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
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, 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 Pawnee City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00256570 near Pawnee City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00256570. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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