Velma, NE
Unincorporated community in Arthur County, Nebraska
Velma is a small unincorporated community in Arthur County, Nebraska. It is 13.5 miles E of Arthur, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 69147.
Velma at a glance
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Arthur County
- ZIP code
- 69147
- Nearest town
- Arthur (13.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 41.6314, -101.9414
Weather in Velma now
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Velma weather by the hour
Velma weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Velma.
This week in Velma
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Velma
What is the weather usually like in Velma?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 20.6 inprecipitation per year · 523 mm
- 32.9 insnowfall per year · 84 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Velma: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ARTHUR, NE US (USC00250365), adjusted for the elevation of Velma.
Velma weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Velma through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:05 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 8:25 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 5:55 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:27 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:19 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Velma?
Velma has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 20.6 inches (523 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 33 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Velma 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 Velma
The closest live webcam is Hyannis › North: NE 61: N of Arthur: North, 16.1 miles NE of Velma.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Velma.
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Questions about Velma
Where is Velma, NE?
Velma is an unincorporated community in Arthur County, Nebraska, 13.5 miles E of Arthur.
What county is Velma in?
Velma is in Arthur County, Nebraska.
What is the ZIP code of Velma, NE?
The ZIP code for Velma is 69147.
What is the nearest town to Velma?
Arthur, 13.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Velma?
Yes. The closest is Hyannis › North: NE 61: N of Arthur: North, 16.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Velma?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Velma?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Velma?
About 20.6 inches (523 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Velma?
Yes, about 33 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Velma?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Velma have?
Monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa).
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