North Platte, NE weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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North Platte weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of North Platte.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in North Platte

What is the weather usually like in North Platte?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

7°29°51°73°95°41°12°Jan44°15°Feb55°24°Mar63°33°Apr73°44°May84°55°Jun90°61°Jul87°59°Aug80°48°Sep66°34°Oct53°21°Nov42°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.6"Feb1.0"Mar2.3"Apr3.4"May3.5"Jun3.2"Jul2.6"Aug1.6"Sep1.6"Oct0.5"Nov0.4"Dec

Best time to visit North Platte: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORTH PLATTE RGNL AP, NE US (USW00024023), adjusted for the elevation of North Platte.

North Platte weather month by month

January
41° 12°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow
February
44° 15°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.9 in of snow
March
55° 24°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
April
63° 33°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow
May
73° 44°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
84° 55°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 61°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
87° 59°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
80° 48°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
October
66° 34°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
November
53° 21°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
December
42° 13°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in North Platte through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:04 AM5:40 PM9 h 36 min
February7:35 AM6:18 PM10 h 43 min
March7:52 AM7:51 PM11 h 58 min
April7:01 AM8:24 PM13 h 22 min
May6:22 AM8:55 PM14 h 32 min
June6:08 AM9:18 PM15 h 10 min
July6:22 AM9:15 PM14 h 53 min
August6:51 AM8:43 PM13 h 51 min
September7:22 AM7:53 PM12 h 31 min
October7:53 AM7:03 PM11 h 10 min
November7:29 AM5:25 PM9 h 55 min
December7:59 AM5:16 PM9 h 17 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in North Platte?

North Platte has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).

It gets about 21.1 inches (535 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 30 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit North Platte is May–June and August–September. At 2,802 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 North Platte

What is the hottest month in North Platte?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in North Platte?

January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in North Platte?

About 21.1 inches (535 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in North Platte?

Yes, about 30 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit North Platte?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does North Platte have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in North Platte in November?

Highs average 53°F and lows 21°F, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in North Platte?

Around 7:29 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:25 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this North Platte weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of North Platte.

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