Weather on May 3
Omaha, NE
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 3rd in Omaha, NE typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 65°F and lows near 45°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest May 3rd was in 1982 (70°F average), while the coldest was 2013 (38°F) — a 32°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 44% of May 3rd dates historically, with the wettest May 3rd recording 4.88" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for May 3rd in Omaha, NE? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 67° | 39° | 53° | — | — |
| 2025 | 59° | 39° | 49° | 0.51" | — |
| 2024 | 61° | 47° | 54° | — | — |
| 2023 | 64° | 37° | 51° | — | — |
| 2022 | 40° | 36° | 38° | 3.15" | — |
| 2021 | 82° | 54° | 68° | 1.3" | — |
| 2020 | 68° | 53° | 61° | — | — |
| 2019 | 61° | 41° | 51° | — | — |
| 2018 | 58° | 50° | 54° | 0.1" | — |
| 2017 | 65° | 43° | 54° | — | — |
| 2016 | 65° | 43° | 54° | — | — |
| 2015 | 72° | 55° | 63° | 1.7" | — |
| 2014 | 73° | 38° | 55° | — | — |
| 2013coldest | 47° | 30° | 38° | — | — |
| 2012 | 80° | 59° | 70° | 0.53" | — |
| 2011 | 57° | 33° | 45° | — | — |
| 2010 | 72° | 43° | 57° | 0.41" | — |
| 2009 | 68° | 44° | 56° | — | — |
| 2008 | 53° | 35° | 44° | 0.99" | — |
| 2007 | 73° | 47° | 60° | — | — |
| 2006 | 77° | 48° | 63° | — | — |
| 2005 | 53° | 34° | 43° | — | — |
| 2004 | 52° | 36° | 44° | — | — |
| 2003 | 68° | 49° | 58° | — | — |
| 2002 | 60° | 38° | 49° | — | — |
| 2001 | 58° | 50° | 54° | 3.35" | — |
| 2000 | 79° | 55° | 67° | — | — |
| 1999 | 73° | 57° | 65° | 0.51" | — |
| 1998 | 74° | 46° | 60° | 0.08" | — |
| 1997 | 62° | 31° | 46° | 0.05" | — |
| 1996 | 65° | 42° | 53° | 2.49" | — |
| 1995 | 55° | 45° | 50° | 2.54" | — |
| 1993 | 63° | 46° | 54° | — | — |
| 1992 | 79° | 45° | 62° | — | — |
| 1991 | 60° | 46° | 53° | 0.94" | — |
| 1990 | 61° | 46° | 53° | 2.21" | — |
| 1989 | 62° | 40° | 51° | 0.25" | — |
| 1988 | 61° | 49° | 55° | 0.69" | — |
| 1987 | 62° | 54° | 58° | 0.03" | — |
| 1986 | 68° | 48° | 58° | 0.66" | — |
| 1985 | 76° | 52° | 64° | — | — |
| 1984 | 59° | 43° | 51° | 0.51" | — |
| 1983 | 66° | 43° | 54° | 0.25" | — |
| 1982warmest | 81° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1981 | 75° | 60° | 68° | 4.88" | — |
| 1980 | 81° | 55° | 68° | — | — |
| 1979 | 54° | 33° | 43° | — | — |
| 1978 | 59° | 41° | 50° | — | — |
| 1977 | 74° | 59° | 66° | 0.76" | — |
| 1976 | 61° | 26° | 43° | — | — |
| 1975 | 66° | 49° | 57° | — | — |
| 1973 | 65° | 37° | 51° | — | — |
| 1972 | 65° | 44° | 54° | — | — |
| 1971 | 67° | 39° | 53° | — | — |
Omaha, NE Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Omaha, NE Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Omaha, NE Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
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