Essen, NE
Unincorporated community in Dodge County, Nebraska
Essen is a small unincorporated community in Dodge County, Nebraska. It is 3.5 miles S of Uehling, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 68045.
Essen at a glance
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Dodge County
- ZIP code
- 68045
- Nearest town
- Uehling (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.7833, -96.4881
Weather in Essen now
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Essen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Essen.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Essen
What is the weather usually like in Essen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 30.8 inprecipitation per year · 783 mm
- 28.9 insnowfall per year · 73 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Essen: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station W PT, NE US (USC00259200), adjusted for the elevation of Essen.
Essen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Essen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:35 AM | 7:33 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Essen?
Essen has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 30.8 inches (783 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Essen is June to 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 Essen
The closest live webcam is Oakland: US 77 - East, 3.0 miles N of Essen.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Essen.
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Questions about Essen
Where is Essen, NE?
Essen is an unincorporated community in Dodge County, Nebraska, 3.5 miles S of Uehling.
What county is Essen in?
Essen is in Dodge County, Nebraska.
What is the ZIP code of Essen, NE?
The ZIP code for Essen is 68045.
What is the nearest town to Essen?
Uehling, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Essen?
Yes. The closest is Oakland: US 77 - East, 3.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Essen?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Essen?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Essen?
About 30.8 inches (783 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Essen?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Essen?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Essen have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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