Kearney weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (58°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun, Aug–Oct. Kearney sits 658 m (2,159 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kearney, Nebraska, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 8%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun, Aug–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Kearney weather
Is it raining in Kearney right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kearney this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–23° and lows of 3–14°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Kearney lately?
In the past 7 days, Kearney had 3 rainy days and 14.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kearney?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Kearney weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kearney?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kearney is Jun, Aug–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (37°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Kearney?
May is the wettest month, with about 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 11 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Kearney?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 20°C (67°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (37°F) and lows of -8°C (18°F).
Does Kearney have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 104 mm (4.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months