Brainard, NE weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Brainard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Brainard.
This week in Brainard
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Brainard
What is the weather usually like in Brainard?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 30.4 inprecipitation per year · 772 mm
- 31.8 insnowfall per year · 81 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Brainard: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DAVID CITY, NE US (USC00252205), adjusted for the elevation of Brainard.
Brainard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Brainard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:44 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Brainard?
Brainard has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-11°C).
It gets about 30.4 inches (772 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 32 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Brainard is May–June and August–September. At 1,673 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Brainard
What is the hottest month in Brainard?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Brainard?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Brainard?
About 30.4 inches (772 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Brainard?
Yes, about 32 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Brainard?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Brainard have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Brainard in November?
Highs average 48°F and lows 26°F, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Brainard?
Around 7:14 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:10 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Brainard weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Brainard.
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