Decatur, NE has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 80°F while in the winter it usually drops to around 25°F. Precipitation levels are low, with an average of just over 18 inches per year, most of which falls during spring and early summer. During the winter months, Decatur is subject to occasional snowfall, with an average of 7 inches each season. The town enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with nearly 200 sunny days annually.
Decatur, Nebraska gets 31 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Decatur averages 26 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Decatur. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Decatur gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 31 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year