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Omaha (NE) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Omaha experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to very cold weather. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Omaha is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in July to a very cold 1°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -10°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Omaha receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 912 mm annually. The climate in Omaha shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in August, with an average of 144 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 16 mm of snowfall over 5 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Omaha Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Omaha serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Omaha (NE)

Sat   Dec 21
2°C | -10°C
S 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
9°C | -4°C
S 7 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
7°C | -2°C
NW 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Omaha in the United States of America

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Omaha?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • When is winter in Omaha?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Omaha?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Omaha?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Omaha?
    August tops the wettest month list with 144 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Omaha?
    January is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Omaha?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 335 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.