Waverly, NE Climate


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Waverly, NE has a moderate climate compared to other parts of the country. Summers are typically hot and humid, with temperatures reaching up into the mid-80s (Fahrenheit). Winters tend to be cold but not overly frigid, usually ranging from the 20s to 40s (Fahrenheit). Precipitation is fairly abundant throughout the year, with snowfall generally less than most of Nebraska. Spring and fall tend to have mild temperatures with occasional rain showers.

Waverly, Nebraska gets 31 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Waverly averages 23 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Waverly. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Waverly 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 31 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.4 Summer - 5.3 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Waverly, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWaverly, NebraskaUnited States
  31.3 in.38.1 in.
  22.7 in.27.8 in.
  81.5 days106.2 days
  218 days205 days
  88.4°85.8°
  13.1°21.7°
  7.27
  4.14.3
  1122 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 Waverly with an average high temperature of 88.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Nebraska. In Waverly, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Waverly are September, May and June.
In Waverly, there are 33.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Nebraska.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Waverly with an average of 13.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Nebraska.
In Waverly, there are 142.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Nebraska.
In Waverly, 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 Waverly 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 Waverly are July, August and June.
May is the wettest month in Waverly with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 31.3 inches in Waverly means that it is wetter than most places in Nebraska.
May is the rainiest month in Waverly with 10.7 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.3 rainy days. There are 81.5 rainy days annually in Waverly, which is about average compared to other places in Nebraska. The rainiest season is Summer 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 22.7 inches in Waverly means that it is less snowy than most places in Nebraska. December is the snowiest month in Waverly with 5.4 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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