Kearney, NE Metro Area has a temperate continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. In the summer months, temperatures can climb to an average high of around 84°F (29°C) while winter lows can dip down to an average of 17°F (-8°C). The area receives a moderate amount of precipitation throughout the year, with autumn being the wettest season. Snowfall is also common in winter months, averaging around 18 inches (45 cm) annually.
Kearney Metro Area, Nebraska gets 25 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Kearney Metro Area averages 24 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 225 sunny days per year in Kearney Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Kearney Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 72 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 24 inches of snow a year