Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sidney Muni, NE Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 15.8"
- Annual precip
- 138d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sidney Muni
Sidney Muni, Nebraska averages 49°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 15.8"
- annual precipitation
- 138 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
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
15.8"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sidney Muni) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Sidney Muni area.
How Sidney Muni compares to every U.S. city
Sidney Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Sidney Muni
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Sidney Muni, 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 | 42°F (5°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.1" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.2" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7" | 17.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9" | 4.9 | 1.0 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1" | 0.1 | 7.6 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1" | 0.0 | 18.4 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0" | 0.0 | 13.8 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3" | 1.2 | 5.9 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0" | 13.7 | 0.3 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.1"
2.6 days with precipitation
February 0.2"
4.4 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
5.9 days with precipitation
April 1.7"
9.3 days with precipitation
May 2.9"
12.1 days with precipitation
June 3.1"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 2.1"
10.1 days with precipitation
August 2.0"
9.1 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
6.7 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
6.0 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
4.1 days with precipitation
December 0.2"
3.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
138 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,680
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
692
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61% | 12.3 | 62% | 16% |
| February | 58% | 12.7 | 65% | 16% |
| March | 55% | 13.2 | N/A | N/A |
| April | 57% | 12.6 | 49% | 15% |
| May | 60% | 11.0 | 58% | 16% |
| June | 53% | 10.6 | 72% | 5% |
| July | 56% | 9.7 | 69% | 7% |
| August | 52% | 10.5 | 75% | 6% |
| September | 53% | 11.1 | 71% | 11% |
| October | 58% | 11.6 | 68% | 15% |
| November | 60% | 12.3 | 70% | 14% |
| December | 65% | 12.1 | N/A | N/A |
What Sidney Muni's climate means for you
Sidney Muni runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 138 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,680 heating and 692 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: Sidney Muni, NE
Sidney Muni, Nebraska runs an annual average of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 33°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00024030, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Sidney Muni averages 15.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 138 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 15 and the first fall freeze near September 30. As for energy demand, 6,680 heating degree days and 692 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sidney Muni scores 54/100 (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 December-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 Sidney Muni, NE? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sidney Muni, Nebraska is 49°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Sidney Muni get? ▼
Sidney Muni receives 15.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sidney Muni? ▼
Sidney Muni has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Sidney Muni? ▼
Sidney Muni has approximately 138 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 15 and the first fall freeze around September 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sidney Muni? ▼
Sidney Muni has 6,680 heating degree days and 692 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 Sidney Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00024030 near Sidney Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024030. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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