Nebraska Minimum Temperature Record Tied for State's Eighth-Warmest Over 131 Years
What happened
According to a report published in, the average minimum temperature in Nebraska during a recent July was 64.6 degrees. This average was tied for the state’s eighth-warmest over the past 131 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The report noted that this average was 3.7 degrees above the average from the previous century.
Why it matters
The trend of rising minimum temperatures has implications for Nebraska’s climate. Eric Hunt, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension educator, stated that these minimum temperatures present an often unseen, overnight threat to people, livestock, and crops.
Who's involved
- NebraskaState experiencing temperature trends impacting agriculture and climate.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationAgency providing climate and weather data for the United States.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- NebraskaSpeculative
Rising minimum temperatures could affect core agricultural interests through market price risk.
- University of Nebraska Medical CenterSpeculative
Heat stress might increase demand for medical services related to cardiovascular and respiratory issues.
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The entities involved
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Kansas
state of the United States of America
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
agency in the United States Federal Government