Imperial, NE is a city located in southwest Nebraska and has a semi-arid climate. Summers are hot and dry with temperatures reaching up to 90°F while winters are cold and windy with temperatures rarely dropping below 0°F. The area gets an average of 19 inches of precipitation per year, most of which falls in the form of snow during the winter months. Storms can occur throughout the year but are usually short-lived due to the city's location in a valley surrounded by hills. The area also experiences strong winds and occasional dust storms due to its proximity to the plains.
Imperial, Nebraska gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Imperial averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 239 sunny days per year in Imperial. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Imperial gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 64 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 13
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year