Nebraska weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Nebraska, United States. Like most weather services, we show Nebraska at one spot: Omaha, its largest city. At 6:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (62°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 96%
- Chance of rain
- 8%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Nov–Mar
About Omaha weather
Is it raining in Omaha right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Omaha this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–22° and lows of 6–15°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Omaha lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Omaha?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Nebraska weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nebraska?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Nebraska is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 0°C (31°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Nebraska?
May is the wettest month, with about 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 19 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Nebraska?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 19°C (67°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 0°C (31°F) and lows of -10°C (14°F).
Does Nebraska have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 121 mm (4.8 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Omaha), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Nebraska
Weather can differ a lot within Nebraska: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | May–Oct | None | 0–32°C | 787 mm |
| Lincoln | Apr, Jun–Oct | None | 1–32°C | 751 mm |
| Bellevue | Apr, Jun–Oct | None | 0–31°C | 834 mm |
| Grand Island | Apr, Jun–Oct | None | 1–32°C | 715 mm |
| Kearney | Jun, Aug–Oct | None | 3–33°C | 635 mm |
| Fremont | May–Oct | None | 0–32°C | 787 mm |
| Hastings | Apr, Jun–Oct | None | 2–32°C | 733 mm |
| Norfolk | May–Sep | None | 0–31°C | 709 mm |
| North Platte | May–Jun, Aug–Oct | None | 3–33°C | 563 mm |
| Columbus | Jun–Oct | None | 0–32°C | 715 mm |
| Papillion | Apr, Jun–Oct | None | 0–32°C | 792 mm |
| La Vista | Apr, Jun–Oct | None | 0–32°C | 792 mm |