Thatcher, NE
Unincorporated community in Cherry County, Nebraska
Thatcher is a small unincorporated community in Cherry County, Nebraska. It is 6.2 miles NW of Valentine, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 69201.
Thatcher at a glance
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Cherry County
- ZIP code
- 69201
- Nearest town
- Valentine (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.8061, -100.4658
Weather in Thatcher now
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Thatcher weather by the hour
Thatcher weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thatcher.
This week in Thatcher
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thatcher
What is the weather usually like in Thatcher?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 20.8 inprecipitation per year · 528 mm
- 28.7 insnowfall per year · 73 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thatcher: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VALENTINE #1, NE US (USC00258751), adjusted for the elevation of Thatcher.
Thatcher weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thatcher through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:07 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 7:36 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:51 AM | 7:49 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:58 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 9:23 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 9:20 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:45 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 7:20 AM | 7:53 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:54 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:32 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 8:04 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Thatcher?
Thatcher 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 20.8 inches (528 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 Thatcher 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 Thatcher
The closest live webcam is Thatcher › East: US 20: East Valentne: East, 1.9 miles W of Thatcher.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thatcher.
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Questions about Thatcher
Where is Thatcher, NE?
Thatcher is an unincorporated community in Cherry County, Nebraska, 6.2 miles NW of Valentine.
What county is Thatcher in?
Thatcher is in Cherry County, Nebraska.
What is the ZIP code of Thatcher, NE?
The ZIP code for Thatcher is 69201.
What is the nearest town to Thatcher?
Valentine, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thatcher?
Yes. The closest is Thatcher › East: US 20: East Valentne: East, 1.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thatcher?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Thatcher?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Thatcher?
About 20.8 inches (528 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Thatcher?
Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thatcher?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thatcher have?
Monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa).
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