Climate change in Thurston County, Nebraska
Since 1979, Thurston County, Nebraska has warmed 1.7°F, with 1 fewer days above 90°F, 1 fewer nights above 70°F and 6% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Washington County, NE's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +1.7°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.0°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +1.9°F
- Precipitation: −6%
- Wettest day of the year: −19%
- Longest dry spell: +7 days
- Days above 90°F: −1 days
- Nights above 70°F: −1 days
- Freezing nights: −3 days
- Frost-free season: +13 days
- Muggy days: +10 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.5°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +14 days
- Snowfall: −22%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −2 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.