Nelson, NE weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Nelson now
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Nelson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nelson.
This week in Nelson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nelson
What is the weather usually like in Nelson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 27.9 inprecipitation per year · 709 mm
- 21.3 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nelson: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUPERIOR, NE US (USC00258320), adjusted for the elevation of Nelson.
Nelson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nelson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:52 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 9:02 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Nelson?
Nelson 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 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 27.9 inches (709 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Nelson is May–June and August–September. At 1,699 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 Nelson
What is the hottest month in Nelson?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Nelson?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Nelson?
About 27.9 inches (709 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Nelson?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nelson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Nelson in November?
Highs average 51°F and lows 25°F, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Nelson?
Around 7:16 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:17 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Nelson weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Nelson.
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