Nebraska Weather Forecast
Nebraska weather: 50°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Nebraska is a state in United States. Nebraska is a US state with its capital at Lincoln. It has a population of about 2 million. The capital is Lincoln.
Right now it is 50°F (10°C) in Nebraska with clear. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 49°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Nebraska is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 15°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 66°F is 3.1°F below the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Nebraska today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Nebraska
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Nebraska right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:04 AM, Oct 3 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Nebraska
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 66° / 49° | 1% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 51° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 50° | 0% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 58° | 0% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 61° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 81° / 57° | 3% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 67° | 3% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 68° | 3% | 21 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 67° | 7% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 58° | 16% | 20 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 52° | 12% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 55° | 13% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 50° | 11% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 56° | 16% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 53° | 11% | 19 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 10% | -- | — |
Climate in Nebraska month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 15° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 45° | 24° | 0,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 59° | 35° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 66° | 46° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 75° | 54° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 85° | 66° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 88° | 69° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 85° | 67° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 81° | 63° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 50° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 53° | 35° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 26° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Nebraska
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Air quality and pollen in Nebraska
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Nebraska
Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Nebraska
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore Nebraska
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nebraska?
Nebraska is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 40.8136, -96.7026. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Nebraska right now?
It is currently 50°F (10°C) with clear. Humidity is 78% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Nebraska?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Nebraska, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Nebraska in?
Nebraska observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 3:04 AM.
How many people live in Nebraska?
Nebraska has a population of approximately 2 million.
What places are in Nebraska?
Nebraska covers 1 places in this atlas, including Omaha.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 3, 2026 at 3:04 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
