Climate Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 53/100
- Comfort score
- 185d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska averages 51°F a year and scores 53/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 26% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 53/100
- comfort score, milder than 26% of U.S. cities
- 185 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Omaha) 53.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Omaha area.
How Omaha compares to every U.S. city
Omaha's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
53 Top 74% higher than 26% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Omaha
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Omaha captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | N/A | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | N/A | 23.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | N/A | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | N/A | 5.6 | 0.3 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 7.1 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | N/A | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | N/A | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | N/A | 27.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
185 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,001
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,054
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Omaha's climate means for you
Omaha runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 185 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,001 heating and 1,054 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Omaha, NE
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Omaha, Nebraska as a location with an annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00094918, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Omaha should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs an uncharted amount, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 185 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 16 and the first fall freeze near October 18. And on the energy front, 6,001 heating degree days and 1,054 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Omaha scores 53/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Omaha, NE? ▼
The average annual temperature in Omaha, Nebraska is 51°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Omaha get? ▼
Omaha receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Omaha? ▼
Omaha has a climate comfort score of 53/100 (Moderate), milder than 26% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Omaha? ▼
Omaha has approximately 185 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 16 and the first fall freeze around October 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Omaha? ▼
Omaha has 6,001 heating degree days and 1,054 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Omaha climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00094918 near Omaha.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094918. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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