Fairbury, NE has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. It experiences warm and occasionally hot temperatures in the summer months, often reaching into the low and mid 90s (Fahrenheit). During winter months, temperatures can dip to below freezing levels. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of just over 30 inches annually. On average, Fairbury receives roughly 164 days of sunshine each year. The area is prone to occasional thunderstorms during summer months, but these are usually short-lived and do not cause significant damage.
Fairbury (zip 68352), Nebraska gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fairbury (zip 68352) averages 25 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 223 sunny days per year in Fairbury (zip 68352). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fairbury (zip 68352) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 79 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 15
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year