Nebraska Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 4 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Nebraska Climate Overview

Nebraska has an average annual temperature of 52.7°F (across all 4 cities) with approximately 757 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 70%. The warmest city is Grand Island with average July highs of 100.8°F, while Omaha is the coldest with average January lows of -5.6°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Grand Island
Jul High: 100.8°F
Coldest City
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Omaha
Jan Low: -5.6°F
Wettest City
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Bellevue
829 mm/yr
Driest City
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Grand Island
681 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Jul
Avg High: 99.9°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: -3.8°F
Cities With Data
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4
cities in Nebraska
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Nebraska — Weather History

📅 Nebraska Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 4 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Nebraska Seasonal Climate Guide

Jul is typically the warmest month across Nebraska with average highs around 99.9°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near -3.8°F. May is the wettest month with approximately 118 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 51.6°F -3.8°F 23.9°F 19 79% 3.7 2.10
Feb 61.3°F 0.3°F 30.7°F 20 75% 3.8 3.00
Mar 73.4°F 12.6°F 43°F 50 70% 4.0 4.00
Apr 83.3°F 24.4°F 54°F 72 66% 4.2 5.10
May 88.3°F 36.5°F 62.4°F 118 68% 3.6 5.80
Jun 94.6°F 49.5°F 72.1°F 114 69% 3.1 6.60
Jul 99.9°F 56.5°F 78.3°F 96 67% 2.6 6.50
Aug 99°F 53.6°F 76.3°F 93 66% 2.6 5.70
Sep 93.7°F 40.5°F 67.1°F 72 64% 3.1 4.60
Oct 83.3°F 26.1°F 54.7°F 59 66% 3.3 3.30
Nov 68.5°F 15.3°F 41.9°F 36 73% 3.5 2.30
Dec 53.1°F 0.9°F 27°F 25 80% 3.5 1.80

📈 Nebraska Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Nebraska Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Nebraska's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 4 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Nebraska

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Nebraska.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Nebraska?
Grand Island is the hottest city in Nebraska with an average July high of 100.8°F based on 45 years of data. View Grand Island weather history →
What is the coldest city in Nebraska?
Omaha is the coldest city with average January lows of -5.6°F. View Omaha weather history →
Which city in Nebraska gets the most rain?
Bellevue is the wettest city in Nebraska with approximately 829 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Bellevue weather history →
What is the warmest month in Nebraska?
Jul is the warmest month across Nebraska, with state-wide average highs of 99.9°F and average lows of 56.5°F.
How many cities in Nebraska have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 4 cities in Nebraska, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Nebraska?
Jun is the sunniest month across Nebraska with an average solar radiation of 6.60 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 4 cities in Nebraska at monthly temporal resolution.