Omaha Weather Forecast
Omaha weather: 71°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Omaha is a city in Nebraska. Omaha is known for Old Market and Henry Doorly Zoo. It has a population of about 490.000.
Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Omaha with overcast. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 65°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Omaha is 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 87°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 15°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is 4.5°F above the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Omaha today at 9.8/10. 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.
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Weather in Omaha right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:49 AM, Aug 25 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Omaha
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 65° | 5% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 67° | 4% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 62° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 63° | 5% | 18 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 105° / 71° | 27% | 23 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 101° / 81° | 12% | 18 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 73° | 24% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 68° | 25% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 107° / 68° | 28% · 0,2 in | 25 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 97° / 70° | 20% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 109° / 70° | 24% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 97° / 70° | 27% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌧️ Showers | 98° / 69° | 29% · 0,4 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌧️ Showers | 69° / 58° | 35% · 0,8 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 54° | 39% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 66° | 37% · 0,3 in | 20 mph | 3 |
Climate in Omaha 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 | 31° | 15° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 44° | 23° | 0,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 57° | 34° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 65° | 45° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 54° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 85° | 66° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 87° | 69° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 84° | 67° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 81° | 61° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 69° | 50° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 52° | 35° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 25° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Omaha
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Air quality and pollen in Omaha
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 Omaha
Go in 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Omaha?
Omaha is a city in Nebraska. Its coordinates are 41.2565, -95.9345. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Omaha right now?
It is currently 71°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 73% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Omaha?
August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Omaha, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Omaha in?
Omaha observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 10:49 AM.
How many people live in Omaha?
Omaha has a population of approximately 490.000.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 August 25, 2026 at 10:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
