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Location & Surroundings

Nelson is a village in Nebraska, United States with 466 inhabitants, at 518 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hastings, 51 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 1805 km to the east.

Overview

Nelson is city in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States of America.

It is located in Nuckolls County, United States.

The population is about 456 (2020).

It covers about 2.11 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 518 metre.

Also known as: Nelson, Nebraska, Nelson, NE

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Nuckolls County
  • Area 2.11 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    40° 12' 6" N, 98° 4' 4" W
  • Elevation 518 m (DEM: 520 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 466
  • Pop. Density 346 p/km²
  • Built-up 11.4%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Nelson

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nelson, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 10.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 16.3 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 312 W/m2.

Temperature
10.0 C
Wind
3.6 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,019.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 10.0 3.6 259 64 1,019.9 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 8.3 3.6 348 60 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 13 0.0 n/a
12h 16.3 2.8 13 42 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 261.2 n/a
18h 12.4 2.3 161 54 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 312.1 n/a
Tomorrow 10.0 3.6 208 68 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
30h 8.7 3.9 212 69 1,017.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 18.7 6.3 222 40 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.00 3 263.7 n/a
42h 14.9 1.7 275 51 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 310.7 n/a
Tuesday 9.9 3.4 25 71 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 7.6 3.0 46 67 1,018.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
60h 15.7 2.5 121 49 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 71 252.6 n/a
66h 12.9 2.6 196 66 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 9 279.7 n/a
Wednesday 10.6 4.0 240 74 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 70 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nelson?
Now 10.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 16.3 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 312 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Nelson today?
Sunrise around 07:08 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 15m.
What is the local time in Nelson?
Local time is 11:34. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Nelson?
Nelson is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Nelson?
Population about 466.
What is the elevation of Nelson?
Elevation about 518 m. DEM 520 m.
Where is Nelson located?
It is at 40.20168, -98.06782 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nelson in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-03-09
geonames https://www.geonames.org/5073754

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