August weather forecast
Nebraska, USA

August continues the warm trend in Nebraska, though there is a slight decrease in temperatures compared to July. Minimum temperatures for this month range from 60°F (15.6°C) to 65°F (18.3°C), while maximum temperatures are between 80°F (26.7°C) and 85°F (29.4°C).

August still retains its connection to the wettest period in Nebraska, but the rainfall begins to moderate, and the storms of earlier summer months become less frequent. The eastern part of the state remains more humid, and thunderstorms are still possible, though not as common.

Compared to July, August’s weather offers a gradual transition towards the milder temperatures of autumn. While still warm and marked by occasional humid days, August signifies the slow shift away from the peak heat of summer.

The blend of warmth and diminishing rainfall makes August an attractive month for outdoor activities. The landscapes are still lush from the previous wet months, and the conditions are generally more settled. August stands as a transitional month in Nebraska, maintaining the energy and warmth of summer, while hinting at the more temperate and calm weather that will arrive with autumn.

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• Omaha - August »
  In Omaha during August, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. On the first day of August in Omaha, Nebraska, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:40 pm.
• Lincoln - August »
  In Lincoln, during August, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Lincoln, Nebraska.
• Bellevue - August »
  In Bellevue during August, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Bellevue, Nebraska.
• Grand Island - August »
  On the first day of August in Grand Island sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:48 pm. In Grand Island, in August, during 13.2 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kearney - August »
  On the first day of August in Kearney, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of August, in Kearney, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.
• Fremont - August »
  In Fremont in August, during 14.5 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. As August unfolds, Fremont, Nebraska enjoys the continuity of a warm summer climate, while hinting at the nearing fall season.
• North Platte - August »
  On the first day of August in North Platte, Nebraska, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:59 pm. The months with the highest UV index in North Platte are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Columbus - August »
  In August, Columbus continues to bask in the summer heat. In Columbus during August, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.
• Papillion - August »
  In Papillion, during August, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In August, in Papillion the rain falls for 13.8 days.
• La Vista - August »
  The months with the highest UV index in La Vista are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. As August unfolds in La Vista, the average high-temperature reaches a still warm 82.8°F (28.2°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month.