Annual average precipitation about 19.50 inches. Annual average snowfall 30.9 inches. The sun shines about 65 percent of the time. Myriad outdoor recreational opportunities are available including excellent deer and bird hunting. There is fishing, boating, camping, a city owned recreation center, large softball complexes, etc., throughout the area.
Many state parks are available but require a permit.
Lake McConaughy is 50 miles west of North Platte and is the largest reservoir in Nebraska. It draws more than a million visitors annually. Clubs of all kinds are active in the area. There are eight elementary public schools, two middle grade schools, and a four-year high school. There are a number of rural elementary schools surrounding North Platte.