Omaha, NE Weather
Omaha hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 88°F (31°C) is about 4°F (2°C) above the typical August high of 84°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Omaha weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Omaha looks overcast, with a high of 98° and an overnight low of 72°. There is a 76% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Omaha 14-day forecast
About the weather in Omaha
Weather in Omaha is shaped by its humid continental climate - expect warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. July afternoons typically reach 86°F (30°C), while January highs hover near 33°F (1°C). Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches (883 mm) over about 100 rainy days.
Omaha weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 86°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 33°F (1°C)
- Record high: 103°F (39°C) · Record low: -31°F (-35°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (15 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 14 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 86°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 69°F (20°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 33°F (1°C) and lows around 17°F (-8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 103°F (39°C) and dropped as low as -31°F (-35°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.9 inches (149 mm) of rain over 15 days, while February is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.9 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 14 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Omaha is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 43°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season, plus around 2 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Omaha runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 67°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Omaha is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Omaha is bitterly cold, with daytime highs averaging 37°F (3°C) and nights around 19°F (-7°C); rain falls on about 16 days over the three months, plus around 10 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Omaha by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |