Elkhorn, NE Climate SummaryGeneral Climate
• Humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters.
• Average annual temperature: 51.2°F (10.7°C)
• Average annual precipitation: 31.14 inches (791 mm)
Temperature
• Summer
Hot and humid, with average high temperatures in the mid-80s °F (30s °C).
• Winter
Cold and dry, with average low temperatures in the mid-teens °F (-10s °C).
• Spring and Fall
Mild and variable, with temperatures ranging from the 40s to 70s °F (10s to 20s °C).
Precipitation
• Summer
Most precipitation occurs during the summer months, with frequent thunderstorms.
• Winter
Snowfall is relatively light, with an average annual snowfall of 23.3 inches (59 cm).
• Spring and Fall
Precipitation is generally moderate, with occasional showers or thunderstorms.
Humidity
• Summer
High humidity, with average relative humidity levels in the 70s%.
• Winter
Low humidity, with average relative humidity levels in the 50s%.
Wind
• Prevailing wind direction
Northwest
• Average wind speed
12.1 mph (19.5 km/h)
Sunshine
• Average annual sunshine
2,855 hours
• Summer
Long days with an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
• Winter
Short days with an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Extreme Weather
• Blizzards
Occasional during the winter months.
• Droughts
Occasional during the summer months.
• Flooding
Rare, but can occur during heavy rainfall events.
• Hail
Common during the summer months.
• Tornados
Occasional, especially during the spring and summer months.