Weather in May in Nebraska
Planning a getaway to Nebraska this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Nebraska in May?
Nebraska is a region in the United States of America. May in Nebraska generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Kimball at 19°C and warm in McCook at 24°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 8°C in McCook and 4°C in Kimball.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Scottsbluff with an average of 75 mm to high rainfall in Lincoln with 149 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 279 hours of sunshine in Omaha. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at May's conditions in Nebraska, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Nebraska's yearly weather, check out our Nebraska climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Nebraska?
Omaha
In May Omaha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Lincoln
In May Lincoln generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kearney
In May Kearney generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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North Platte
In May North Platte generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Grand Island
In May Grand Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nebraska, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Nebraska?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Omaha, May might be a good time to visit Nebraska.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Omaha. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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