Welcome to Nebraska, a Land of All Four Seasons
Dawson County has a continental climate, which means that temperatures and weather trends vary from season to season and year to year. Our prairie offers relatively flat, dry land, which serves well for industrial building sites as well as crop and livestock production.
Climate
| Climate | Dawson County | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Rainfall (in.) | 22 | 36.5 |
| Snowfall (in.) | 24.2 | 25 |
| Precipitation Days | 66 | 100 |
| Sunny Days | 224 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 88.4 | 86.5 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 12.3 | 20.5 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 39 | 44 |
| UV Index | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Elevation (ft.) | 2,525 | 1,443 |
Health
| Health | Dawson County | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality (100=best) | 93.4 | 82.8 |
| Water Quality (100=best) | 40 | 55 |