Omaha, NE weather in February
In February, Omaha sees highs around 39°F and lows around 19°F: cold, with some rain and some snow. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 7.8 in.
- Normal high
- 39°F
- Normal low
- 19°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 0.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.8 in
- snow on the ground 11 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 35°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 24°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:34 am / 5:39 pm | 6:59 am / 6:12 pm |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | 11.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am23°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 am25°Fdew point 18°F
- Noon32°Fdew point 20°F
- 3 pm36°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm33°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm28°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Omaha Eppley Airfield (4 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 42% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 47%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more11 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 0.9 in; a dry February brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 1.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 7.8 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 50°F
- Coolest February2019: average high 26°F
- Wettest February2012: 2.3 in
- Driest February2020: 0.05 in
- Highest reading77°F (February 10, 1999)
- Lowest reading-13°F (February 9, 1994)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 34°F | 39°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 15°F | 19°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.6 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +5°F from January and +13°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Topeka, KS153 mi · high 46°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Sioux Falls, SD163 mi · high 32°F · 7 wet days
How Omaha ranks in February
- Normal high297th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 2 in Nebraska
- Wet days117th driest of 378
- Comfortable days224th most of 340
What to pack for Omaha in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 19°F, highs near 39°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1009 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Omaha in February?
The normal high is 39°F and the normal low is 19°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -13°F (February 9, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Omaha in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.0 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2012 (2.3 in); the driest was in 2020 (0.05 in).
Does it snow in Omaha in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 7.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 11 days.
Is February a good time to visit Omaha?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Omaha (36 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Omaha Eppley Airfield (USW00014942), 4.1 mi NNE of the city center, 982 ft (74 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Eppley Airfield Airport (725500-14942), 4.1 mi NNE of the city center, 980 ft (76 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.