Elk Creek, NE Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
United States / Nebraska / No Metro Area / Johnson County / Elk Creek / Zip Codes
Elk Creek, NE is located in the Great Plains region of the US and has a continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are generally hot and humid with temperatures often reaching 90°F (32°C). Winters can be quite cold, with temperatures occasionally plunging below freezing, while spring and autumns span a large range of temperatures. Rainfall is spread throughout the year with some snow in winter months. Overall, Elk Creek experiences a moderate climate that allows for comfortable outdoor activities throughout most of the year.

Elk Creek, Nebraska gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Elk Creek averages 22 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Elk Creek. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Elk Creek gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 86 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 22 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Elk Creek is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Nebraska.

8.2 Summer - 5.5 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Elk Creek, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateElk Creek, NebraskaUnited States
  32.9 in.38.1 in.
  22.1 in.27.8 in.
  86.1 days106.2 days
  214 days205 days
  88.4°85.8°
  13.7°21.7°
  7.27
  4.14.3
  1076 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Elk Creek with an average high temperature of 88.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Nebraska. In Elk Creek, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Elk Creek are September, May and June.
In Elk Creek, there are 33.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Nebraska.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Elk Creek with an average of 13.7°. This is warmer than most places in Nebraska.
In Elk Creek, there are 141.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Nebraska.
In Elk Creek, there are 10.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Nebraska.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Elk Creek but some summer months can be unpleasant. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months in Elk Creek are July, August and June.
May is the wettest month in Elk Creek with 4.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 32.9 inches in Elk Creek means that it is one of the wettest places in Nebraska.
May is the rainiest month in Elk Creek with 10.2 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.3 rainy days. There are 86.1 rainy days annually in Elk Creek, which is rainier than most places in Nebraska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 22.1 inches in Elk Creek means that it is less snowy than most places in Nebraska. February is the snowiest month in Elk Creek with 5.7 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
Reviews for Elk Creek
    See all ()

Over 14 years ago

I am a current residnt I. The small town of Elk Creek NE and I love it here. Yes there are a few draw backs, like it being small and boring; but it being small is one  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Elk Creek

Jobs
Compare Elk Creek,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Elk Creek, Nebraska to any other city in the US.