Climate of Nebraska, USA
Area-weighted average across Nebraska. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Nebraska, a subdivision of United States of America, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -5.2°C / 22.6°F in January to 23.6°C / 74.5°F in July, with rainfall from 12 mm / 0.5 in to 91 mm / 3.6 in depending on the season (574 mm / 22.6 in total across the year). See the 2 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.2°C22.6°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| February | -2°C28.4°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| March | 3°C37.4°F | 40 mm1.6″ | — |
| April | 9°C48.2°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| May | 15°C59°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| June | 20.6°C69.1°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| July | 23.6°C74.5°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| August | 22.6°C72.7°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| September | 17.4°C63.3°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| October | 10.5°C50.9°F | 36 mm1.4″ | — |
| November | 2.1°C35.8°F | 25 mm1″ | — |
| December | -3.3°C26.1°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nebraska?
Nebraska, United States of America does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 23.6°C / 74.5°F, and the driest is January at 12 mm / 0.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Nebraska?
Nebraska, United States of America has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -5.2°C / 22.6°F in January to 23.6°C / 74.5°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 574 mm / 22.6 in, with the wettest month being May (91 mm / 3.6 in) and the driest January (12 mm / 0.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Nebraska?
The hottest month in Nebraska is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.6°C / 74.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Nebraska?
The coldest month in Nebraska is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -5.2°C / 22.6°F.
When does it rain most in Nebraska?
The wettest month in Nebraska is May, averaging about 91 mm / 3.6 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 12 mm / 0.5 in.