Lewis, NE has a semi-arid climate with long, hot summers and cold winters. The average high in the summer months is around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the winter months see temperatures averaging around 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation levels are generally low throughout the year, with an average of less than 20 inches annually. Despite this, Lewis is known for its frequent thunderstorms that can bring heavy rain and hail during certain times of the year.
Lewis, Nebraska gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lewis averages 21 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 225 sunny days per year in Lewis. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lewis gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 73 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21 inches of snow a year