Decatur, NE weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Decatur weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Decatur.
This week in Decatur
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Decatur
What is the weather usually like in Decatur?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 29.9 inprecipitation per year · 758 mm
- 31.0 insnowfall per year · 79 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Decatur: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ONAWA 3NW, IA US (USC00136243), adjusted for the elevation of Decatur.
Decatur weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Decatur through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Decatur?
Decatur 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 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 29.9 inches (758 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Decatur is May–June and August–September. At 1,070 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 Decatur
What is the hottest month in Decatur?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Decatur?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Decatur?
About 29.9 inches (758 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Decatur?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Decatur?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Decatur have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Decatur in November?
Highs average 49°F and lows 24°F, with about 1.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Decatur?
Around 7:13 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:05 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Decatur weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Decatur.
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