Omaha weather by month
Average highs run from 34°F in January to 88°F in July, and January nights average 15°F. It gets 32 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 27 inches of snow. Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 134 times a year. The most comfortable months are June and September to October.
Best time to visit Omaha
For comfortable weather, go in June and September to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F | 15°F | 0.8 in | 7.2 in | 2 | 0 | 30 | very cold |
| February | 39°F | 19°F | 1.0 in | 7.8 in | 3 | 0 | 26 | cold |
| March | 52°F | 30°F | 1.8 in | 3.0 in | 4 | 0 | 20 | cool |
| April | 64°F | 41°F | 3.2 in | 1.0 in | 6 | 0 | 6 | mild days, chilly nights |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.7 in | 0.1 in | 8 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| June | 84°F | 63°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 7 | 0 | warm |
| July | 88°F | 68°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 12 | 0 | hot |
| August | 86°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| September | 79°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| October | 66°F | 43°F | 2.3 in | 0.5 in | 4 | 0 | 4 | mild |
| November | 50°F | 30°F | 1.5 in | 1.7 in | 3 | 0 | 19 | cool |
| December | 38°F | 20°F | 1.2 in | 5.8 in | 3 | 0 | 29 | cold |
| Year | 63°F avg | 42°F avg | 31.9 in | 27.1 in | 57 | 33 | 134 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Omaha Eppley Airfield, NE (USW00014942), 4.9 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Omaha
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 11m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 09m. The earliest sunset comes around December 2 (4:54 pm) and the latest around June 21 (9:00 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 140 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 am | 5:19 pm | 9h 32m |
| February | 7:18 am | 5:57 pm | 10h 39m |
| March | 7:35 am | 7:30 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:44 am | 8:03 pm | 13h 19m |
| May | 6:05 am | 8:35 pm | 14h 30m |
| June | 5:50 am | 8:58 pm | 15h 08m |
| July | 6:04 am | 8:55 pm | 14h 51m |
| August | 6:33 am | 8:22 pm | 13h 49m |
| September | 7:04 am | 7:32 pm | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:35 am | 6:42 pm | 11h 07m |
| November | 7:12 am | 5:04 pm | 9h 52m |
| December | 7:42 am | 4:55 pm | 9h 13m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Omaha with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Central Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Omaha getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.3°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Omaha.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Omaha?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 88°F and an average low of 68°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Omaha?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 15°F and highs of 34°F.
What is the rainiest month in Omaha?
May gets the most precipitation, 4.7 inches on average. January is the driest at 0.8 inches.
Does it snow in Omaha?
Yes. Omaha averages 27 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Omaha?
For comfortable weather, June and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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