Nebraska Weather Forecast
Nebraska weather: 66°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Nebraska
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 68° / 53° | 92% · 0,6 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 47° | 2% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 48° | 0% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 52° | 1% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 49° | 0% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 54° | 3% | 18 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 58° | 5% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 77° / 53° | 1% | 17 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 66° | 3% | 21 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 58° | 5% | 20 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 47° | 8% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 75° / 50° | 23% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 55° | 16% | 18 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 64° | 10% | 18 mph | 5 |
The two-week trend
Warming. The second half of the window averages 40°F warmer than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 74°F against a October normal of 69°F - 37°F above.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,6 in against a typical 0,5 in).
What this means for Nebraska
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month.
A 92% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibility is down to 1,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 31 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 87°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 61°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 31 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 66°F (19°C) with light rain. Humidity is 96% and wind is 7 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 8:42 PM.
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 1, 2026 at 8:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
