Omaha, NE Weather

Nebraska, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 13:00
88°
Sunny Feels like 91° · High 90° / Low 64°
Wind
9 mph
Humidity
49%
7 High
Updated 1 hour ago

Omaha hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 90°F (32°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 84°F (29°C).

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
91°
Wind
9 mph
NNW · gusts 13 mph
Humidity
49%
Pressure
30.02 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
2% chance today

Omaha weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Omaha looks sunny, with a high of 93° and an overnight low of 66°. Rain is unlikely (2% chance). Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).

High / Low
93° / 66°
Precipitation
2%
Sunrise / sunset
06:45 AM / 08:05 PM

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Omaha 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 90° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Sunny
High 93° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Sunny
High 96° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Overcast
High 106° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Overcast
High 108° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Partly Cloudy
High 107° Low 85°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Overcast
High 105° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Sunny
High 100° Low 68°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Overcast
High 87° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 65%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Sunny
High 95° Low 68°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Sunny
High 94° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 88° Low 68°
Chance of precipitation: 79%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Overcast
High 81° Low 63°
Chance of precipitation: 58%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Light rain shower
High 70° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 83%

About the weather in Omaha

Seasons are the whole story in Omaha. The gap between an average July and an average January is 29°C - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters - which in practice means 86°F (30°C) afternoons at one end of the calendar and 33°F (1°C) at the other.

Omaha weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: July - highs near 86°F (30°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 33°F (1°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 103°F (39°C) high · -31°F (-35°C) low
  • Wettest month: May (15 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.9 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: humid continental
  • Annual swing: 29°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
  • Snow: about 14 days a year
  • Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 1
  • Average humidity: 67%

Temperatures through the year

Relative humidity averages 67% across the year, drier than about 75% of the cities we track. January is the coolest month, with highs of 33°F (1°C) and lows near 17°F (-8°C). Warmth peaks in July: highs of 86°F (30°C), lows of 69°F (20°C). The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 103°F (39°C) and bottoms at -31°F (-35°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records. Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 3 months, December through February.

Rain, sun and snow

Between the average July and the average January lie 29°C, a wider spread than 96% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. Snow falls on roughly 14 days a year, mostly November through April. June is the brightest month at 12.9 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 9.3.

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Spring is mild here - highs near 62°F (17°C), nights near 43°F (6°C), and rain falls on around 34 of the 90 days, plus about 2 snowy days.

Summer (June through August)

Through summer, Omaha brings hot afternoons: 85°F (29°C) by day, 67°F (19°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 12.4 hours of sun a day.

Fall (September through November)

Fall is crisp but comfortable here - highs near 65°F (18°C), nights near 47°F (8°C), and expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season.

Winter (December through February)

Through winter, Omaha is bitterly cold: 37°F (3°C) by day, 19°F (-7°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 16 days over the three months, plus about 10 snowy days. Wind sharpens cold like this considerably; pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge exposed conditions.

Average temperatures in Omaha by month

Monthly averages for Omaha based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 33° 17° 6 1.4 in 6.3 h/day 71%
February 38° 18° 5 1.1 in 8.2 h/day 64%
March 52° 32° 9 2.8 in 8.3 h/day 64%
April 62° 42° 10 3.0 in 9.5 h/day 61%
May 72° 54° 15 5.9 in 10.0 h/day 68%
June 85° 65° 10 3.6 in 12.9 h/day 66%
July 86° 69° 9 3.7 in 12.8 h/day 70%
August 84° 67° 10 4.1 in 11.5 h/day 72%
September 80° 62° 8 3.0 in 10.4 h/day 66%
October 64° 46° 7 2.8 in 8.4 h/day 63%
November 51° 34° 6 1.6 in 7.1 h/day 66%
December 39° 23° 5 1.8 in 6.5 h/day 69%

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Common questions

Which month is wettest in Omaha?
May, at 5.9 inches (149 mm) over about 15 days. February is the driest month, at 1.1 inches (27 mm).
When does Omaha drop below freezing?
Average overnight lows sit at or below 0°C in 3 months of the year, December through February.
Does it snow in Omaha?
Yes - about 14 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through April.
Is Omaha humid?
Relative humidity averages 67% across the year, which reads as moderate. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
Which month is warmest in Omaha?
July, averaging 86°F (30°C) by day and 69°F (20°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 103°F (39°C).
When is Omaha at its coldest?
January, with highs of 33°F (1°C) and lows near 17°F (-8°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -31°F (-35°C).
What is the best month to go to Omaha?
Aim for August to October and April if you get the choice: these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year, and highs average 72°F (22°C) against roughly 9 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in August.