Omaha, NE All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Omaha, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 109.9°F (43°C) | July 21, 1974 |
| Record Low | -23°F (-31°C) | January 10, 1982 and December 22, 1989 |
| Lowest High | -11.9°F (-24°C) | December 24, 1983 |
| Highest Low | 84°F (29°C) | July 24, 2012 |
| Highest Mean | 93.5°F (34°C) | July 31, 1955 and August 2, 1964 |
| Lowest Mean | -16°F (-27°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.46" (164.1 mm) | August 7, 1999 |
| Max in One Month | 13.75" (349.2 mm) | September 1965 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 1952 |
| Max in One Year | 44.87" (1139.6 mm) | 1965 |
| Least in One Year | 17.68" (449.0 mm) | 2020 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 18.3" (46.5 cm) | February 11, 1965 |
| Max in One Month | 27.0" (68.7 cm) | February 2019 |
| Max in One Season | 58.0" (147.2 cm) | 1974-75 |
| Max in One Year | 64.6" (164.1 cm) | 1948 |
| Earliest Snow | 3.5" (8.9 cm) | October 9, 1970 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 3.5" (8.9 cm) | October 9, 1970 |
| Latest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | May 3, 1967 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | May 3, 1967 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at OMAHA EPPLEY AIRFIELD (14 mi from Omaha, NE). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Omaha, NE?
The all-time record high in Omaha, NE is 109.9°F (43°C), set on July 21, 1974.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Omaha, NE?
The all-time record low in Omaha, NE is -23°F (-31°C), set on January 10, 1982 and December 22, 1989.
What is the most rain Omaha, NE has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Omaha, NE is 6.46 inches, on August 7, 1999.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Omaha, NE?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Omaha, NE is 18.3 inches, on February 11, 1965.
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