Grand Island, NE weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Grand Island now
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Grand Island weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Grand Island.
This week in Grand Island
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Grand Island
What is the weather usually like in Grand Island?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 26.6 inprecipitation per year · 676 mm
- 27.7 insnowfall per year · 70 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Grand Island: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRAND ISLAND AP, NE US (USW00014935), adjusted for the elevation of Grand Island.
Grand Island weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Grand Island through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:54 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:43 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 9:08 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 9:05 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:33 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 7:19 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:49 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Grand Island?
Grand Island has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 26.6 inches (676 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Grand Island is May–June and August–September. At 1,860 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 Grand Island
What is the hottest month in Grand Island?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Grand Island?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Grand Island?
About 26.6 inches (676 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Grand Island?
Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Grand Island?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Grand Island have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Grand Island in November?
Highs average 51°F and lows 28°F, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Grand Island?
Around 7:19 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:16 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Grand Island weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Grand Island.
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