Sweetwater, NE
Unincorporated community in Buffalo County, Nebraska
Sweetwater is a small unincorporated community in Buffalo County, Nebraska. It is 4.3 miles SE of Poole, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 68844.
Sweetwater at a glance
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Buffalo County
- ZIP code
- 68844
- Nearest town
- Poole (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.0444, -99.0072
Weather in Sweetwater now
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Sweetwater weather by the hour
Sweetwater weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sweetwater.
This week in Sweetwater
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sweetwater
What is the weather usually like in Sweetwater?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 26.5 inprecipitation per year · 673 mm
- 24.4 insnowfall per year · 62 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sweetwater: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RAVENNA, NE US (USC00257040), adjusted for the elevation of Sweetwater.
Sweetwater weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sweetwater through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 7:28 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 9:08 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:36 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:46 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 7:22 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:52 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sweetwater?
Sweetwater has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 26.5 inches (673 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater
The closest live webcam is Litchfield: NE 2: E of Mason City: Bridge, 14.9 miles NW of Sweetwater.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sweetwater.
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Questions about Sweetwater
Where is Sweetwater, NE?
Sweetwater is an unincorporated community in Buffalo County, Nebraska, 4.3 miles SE of Poole.
What county is Sweetwater in?
Sweetwater is in Buffalo County, Nebraska.
What is the ZIP code of Sweetwater, NE?
The ZIP code for Sweetwater is 68844.
What is the nearest town to Sweetwater?
Poole, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sweetwater?
Yes. The closest is Litchfield: NE 2: E of Mason City: Bridge, 14.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sweetwater?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Sweetwater?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Sweetwater?
About 26.5 inches (673 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sweetwater?
Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sweetwater?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sweetwater have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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