Omaha Weather Forecast
Omaha weather: 69°F, heavy rain. 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 69°F (21°C) in Omaha with heavy rain. It feels like 75°F. Today runs from 53°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Omaha is June, 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 about average for October. The forecast high of 70°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Omaha today at 9.6/10. Gusts to 39 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Omaha
Flood Watch issued September 28 at 1:10PM CDT until October 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Issued by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Weather in Omaha right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:09 PM, Oct 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 70° / 53° | 98% · 2,9 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 61° / 46° | 1% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 47° | 1% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 53° | 1% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 47° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 51° | 4% | 18 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 57° | 5% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 74° / 51° | 1% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 65° | 4% | 20 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 56° | 3% | 21 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 67° / 47° | 13% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 74° / 49° | 19% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 81° / 54° | 11% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 62° | 13% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 69° / 52° | 10% | 24 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 10% | -- | — |
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° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 81° | 62° | 3,1 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 June, 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 69°F (21°C) with heavy rain. Humidity is 98% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Omaha?
June, 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 4:09 PM.
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 October 1, 2026 at 4:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
