Weather in Omaha, Nebraska
Roses Bloom Along the Shelter Rows. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Thunderstorm58%85°61°
- SundayMay 17Thunderstorm73%80°63°
- MondayMay 18Heavy Rain97%67°55°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast97%60°46°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—62°42°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Drizzle10%65°46°
- FridayMay 22Light Showers15%62°55°
- PM 2.5
- 5.7 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 6.4 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 5.7 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 86.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:09 AM
- Moonset
- 2:09 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses Bloom Along the Shelter Rows
Omaha at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 70°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: April 24 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Omaha's warmest temperatures (~78°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~24°F). Rainfall reaches its peak in May (4.7 inches) and drops to its lowest point in January (0.8 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 0.8″ | 2 |
| February | 29° | 0.9″ | 3 |
| March | 41° | 1.8″ | 4 |
| April | 53° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| May | 64° | 4.7″ | 8 |
| June | 74° | 4.4″ | 7 |
| July | 78° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| August | 76° | 4.6″ | 6 |
| September | 68° | 3.0″ | 5 |
| October | 54° | 2.3″ | 4 |
| November | 40° | 1.4″ | 3 |
| December | 29° | 1.2″ | 3 |
Regional context
Omaha falls within a warm-summer humid continental climate region — sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Bellevue, NE, Fremont, NE, Norfolk, NE, Papillion, NE, Columbus, NE.
Naturalist notes
American robins return to Omaha in mid-March, their arrival marking one of the first reliable signs of spring's approach.
Eastern redbud trees bloom throughout the city in late April, their pink flowers appearing before the leaves unfold.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Omaha?
- Omaha's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Omaha?
- May receives the most rainfall with about 4.7 inches on average; the city gets roughly 32 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Omaha?
- July typically brings the warmest weather, averaging about 78°F.
- What is the coldest month in Omaha?
- January typically brings the coldest weather, averaging about 24°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Omaha?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be planted around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Omaha get?
- Omaha averages about 57 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Omaha?
- Omaha's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Omaha, Nebraska sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January temperatures hover near 24°F while July averages 78°F — a 54°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Omaha receives about 32 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 57 rainy days.
Latitude (41.3°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation create the rhythm of the year — shaping what grows here, when frost arrives, and the daily weather patterns.