Dickens, NE

Unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Nebraska

Dickens is a small unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It is 9.0 miles W of Wallace, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 69132.

Dickens at a glance

State
Nebraska
County
Lincoln County
ZIP code
69132
Nearest town
Wallace (9.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.8261, -100.9925

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Dickens weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dickens.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dickens

What is the weather usually like in Dickens?

Dwa
Monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

8°30°51°73°94°39°13°Jan42°15°Feb53°23°Mar62°32°Apr71°44°May83°55°Jun89°60°Jul87°58°Aug79°47°Sep65°34°Oct51°23°Nov41°14°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.6"Feb0.9"Mar2.2"Apr3.5"May3.8"Jun3.2"Jul2.6"Aug1.6"Sep1.7"Oct0.5"Nov0.5"Dec

Best time to visit Dickens: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALLACE 2W, NE US (USC00258920), adjusted for the elevation of Dickens.

Dickens weather month by month

January
39° 13°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow
February
42° 15°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow
March
53° 23°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
April
62° 32°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
May
71° 44°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
83° 55°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 60°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
87° 58°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
79° 47°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
65° 34°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
November
51° 23°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
December
41° 14°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Dickens through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:04 AM5:42 PM9 h 38 min
February7:36 AM6:20 PM10 h 43 min
March7:53 AM7:52 PM11 h 58 min
April7:03 AM8:24 PM13 h 21 min
May6:24 AM8:56 PM14 h 31 min
June6:10 AM9:18 PM15 h 8 min
July6:24 AM9:15 PM14 h 51 min
August6:53 AM8:43 PM13 h 50 min
September7:23 AM7:54 PM12 h 31 min
October7:54 AM7:05 PM11 h 10 min
November7:29 AM5:27 PM9 h 57 min
December7:59 AM5:18 PM9 h 18 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Dickens?

Dickens has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).

It gets about 21.4 inches (543 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Dickens is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Dickens

The closest live webcam is North Platte › North: NE 25: S of Wallace: 25 looking north, 11.1 miles SW of Dickens.

North Platte › North: NE 25: S of Wallace: 25 looking northNorth Platte · 11.1 mi SWOn Windy
Lincoln County: US 83: US 83 at MP 67: Northunknown · 13.9 mi NEOn Windy
Wellfleet › North: US 83: Hwy 83 Medicine Creek: 83 NorthWellfleet · 15.5 mi EOn Windy
Hershey › East: I-80 - Exit: EastHershey · 21.5 mi NOn Windy
Sutherland › East: I-80 - Exit: EastSutherland · 22.9 mi NOn Windy
North Platte › East: I-80 - Exit 177: EastNorth Platte · 23.0 mi NEOn Windy
Hershey: US 30: W of - EastHershey · 23.3 mi NOn Windy
North Platte › East: I-80 - Exit to L56G: EastNorth Platte · 23.8 mi NEOn Windy
Sutherland: US 30 - BridgeSutherland · 23.8 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dickens.

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Questions about Dickens

Where is Dickens, NE?

Dickens is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Nebraska, 9.0 miles W of Wallace.

What county is Dickens in?

Dickens is in Lincoln County, Nebraska.

What is the ZIP code of Dickens, NE?

The ZIP code for Dickens is 69132.

What is the nearest town to Dickens?

Wallace, 9.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dickens?

Yes. The closest is North Platte › North: NE 25: S of Wallace: 25 looking north, 11.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dickens?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Dickens?

January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Dickens?

About 21.4 inches (543 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Dickens?

Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Dickens?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dickens have?

Monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa).

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