Chester, NE has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Summers in Chester are generally warm to hot with high humidity levels due to its location in the Midwest region of the United States. Daytime temperatures during the summer months can reach up into the high 80s Fahrenheit, while overnight temperatures can dip down into the lower 60s. Winters in Chester are cold and snowy with temperatures averaging between 20-35°F during this season, though colder days with temperatures as low as 0°F are not uncommon.
Chester, Nebraska gets 31 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chester averages 21 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 226 sunny days per year in Chester. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chester gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 82 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 31 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21 inches of snow a year