Prairie Center, NE

Unincorporated community in Buffalo County, Nebraska

Prairie Center is a small unincorporated community in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It is 7.3 miles S of Glenwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 68870.

Prairie Center at a glance

State
Nebraska
County
Buffalo County
ZIP code
68870
Nearest town
Glenwood (7.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.8589, -99.0547

Weather in Prairie Center now

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Prairie Center weather by the hour

Prairie Center weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie Center

What is the weather usually like in Prairie Center?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°30°51°71°92°36°14°Jan40°17°Feb51°25°Mar62°36°Apr71°47°May82°58°Jun87°63°Jul84°61°Aug78°51°Sep65°38°Oct51°25°Nov38°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.6"Feb1.5"Mar2.7"Apr4.4"May3.9"Jun3.4"Jul3.0"Aug1.8"Sep2.1"Oct1.0"Nov0.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KEARNEY 4 NE, NE US (USC00254335), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie Center.

Prairie Center weather month by month

January
36° 14°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow
February
40° 17°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow
March
51° 25°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
April
62° 36°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
May
71° 47°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
82° 58°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
87° 63°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 61°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
78° 51°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
65° 38°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
November
51° 25°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
December
38° 17°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Prairie Center through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:56 AM5:34 PM9 h 37 min
February7:28 AM6:12 PM10 h 43 min
March7:45 AM7:44 PM11 h 58 min
April6:55 AM8:17 PM13 h 21 min
May6:16 AM8:48 PM14 h 31 min
June6:02 AM9:11 PM15 h 8 min
July6:16 AM9:08 PM14 h 52 min
August6:45 AM8:36 PM13 h 50 min
September7:15 AM7:46 PM12 h 31 min
October7:46 AM6:57 PM11 h 10 min
November7:22 AM5:19 PM9 h 57 min
December7:52 AM5:10 PM9 h 18 min

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

What is the weather like in Prairie Center?

Prairie Center has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 25.6 inches (649 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center

The closest live webcam is Kearney: I-80 - WB DMS: Various, 12.8 miles S of Prairie Center.

Kearney: I-80 - WB DMS: VariousKearney · 12.8 mi SOn Windy
Kearney: I-80: Minden Exit: VariousKearney · 13.1 mi SEOn Windy
Kearney: I-80 - Archway: VariousKearney · 13.1 mi SOn Windy
Kearney: I-80 - Exit 272: VariousKearney · 13.2 mi SOn Windy
Riverside Mobile Home Court: I-80: W of Kearney: VariousRiverside Mobile Home Court · 13.5 mi SOn Windy
Odessa: I-80 - Exit: VariousOdessa · 16.5 mi SWOn Windy
Miller › East: US 183 - EastMiller · 18.1 mi WOn Windy
Denman › East: I-80: Shelton Exit: EastDenman · 18.9 mi SEOn Windy
Elm Creek: I-80: Holdrege - Exit: VariousElm Creek · 20.8 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Prairie Center.

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Questions about Prairie Center

Where is Prairie Center, NE?

Prairie Center is an unincorporated community in Buffalo County, Nebraska, 7.3 miles S of Glenwood.

What county is Prairie Center in?

Prairie Center is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.

What is the ZIP code of Prairie Center, NE?

The ZIP code for Prairie Center is 68870.

What is the nearest town to Prairie Center?

Glenwood, 7.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Prairie Center?

Yes. The closest is Kearney: I-80 - WB DMS: Various, 12.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Prairie Center?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Prairie Center?

January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Prairie Center?

About 25.6 inches (649 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Prairie Center?

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

When is the best time to visit Prairie Center?

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

What climate does Prairie Center have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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