Hayes, NE County has a semi-arid climate characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Summers tend to be dry and sunny, with temperatures reaching as high as 85掳F. Winters are quite cold, with temperatures dropping down to an average low of 15掳F. Precipitation is generally moderate with an annual average of around 22 inches. Snowfall is common during the winter months, and can total up to 15 inches of snow in some years. The region also experiences occasional strong winds throughout the year due to its semi-arid climate.
Hayes County, Nebraska gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hayes County averages 29 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 226 sunny days per year in Hayes County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hayes County 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 29 inches of snow a year