Olean, NE

Unincorporated community in Colfax County, Nebraska

Olean is a small unincorporated community in Colfax County, Nebraska. It is 3.2 miles W of Howells, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 68633.

Olean at a glance

State
Nebraska
County
Colfax County
ZIP code
68633
Nearest town
Howells (3.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.7361, -96.9450

Weather in Olean now

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Olean weather by the hour

Olean weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Olean

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Olean

What is the weather usually like in Olean?

Dwa
Monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

8°29°50°71°92°33°13°Jan38°16°Feb51°26°Mar63°37°Apr73°50°May83°61°Jun87°64°Jul84°62°Aug78°52°Sep65°40°Oct50°27°Nov37°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.7"Feb1.5"Mar3.1"Apr4.3"May5.0"Jun3.1"Jul3.6"Aug2.9"Sep2.2"Oct1.0"Nov0.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOWELLS, NE US (USC00254035), adjusted for the elevation of Olean.

Olean weather month by month

January
33° 13°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
February
38° 16°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.5 in of snow
March
51° 26°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
April
63° 37°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
May
73° 50°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 61°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 64°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 62°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
78° 52°F
2.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
65° 40°F
2.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
November
50° 27°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
December
37° 17°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Olean through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:50 AM5:23 PM9 h 33 min
February7:21 AM6:02 PM10 h 41 min
March7:37 AM7:35 PM11 h 58 min
April6:45 AM8:09 PM13 h 24 min
May6:06 AM8:42 PM14 h 36 min
June5:50 AM9:05 PM15 h 14 min
July6:05 AM9:02 PM14 h 57 min
August6:35 AM8:29 PM13 h 54 min
September7:06 AM7:38 PM12 h 31 min
October7:38 AM6:48 PM11 h 9 min
November7:15 AM5:08 PM9 h 53 min
December7:46 AM4:59 PM9 h 13 min

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

What is the weather like in Olean?

Olean has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-10°C).

It gets about 28.8 inches (731 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 24 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Olean is May–June and August–September. 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.

Webcams near Olean

The closest live webcam is Crowell: US 275: Scribner: Junction, 12.4 miles E of Olean.

Crowell: US 275: Scribner: JunctionCrowell · 12.4 mi EOn Windy
West Point: US 275: N of - JunctionWest Point · 14.8 mi NEOn Windy
Rogers › East: US 30: W of - EastRogers · 18.6 mi SOn Windy
Oakland: US 77 - EastOakland · 25.4 mi EOn Windy
Tarnov: US 81 - JunctionTarnov · 28.2 mi WOn Windy
Pender: NE 16 - NorthPender · 29.1 mi NEOn Windy
Columbus: US 30 - EastColumbus · 30.0 mi SWOn Windy
Rosalie › East: US 77: Lyons: EastRosalie · 30.9 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Olean.

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Questions about Olean

Where is Olean, NE?

Olean is an unincorporated community in Colfax County, Nebraska, 3.2 miles W of Howells.

What county is Olean in?

Olean is in Colfax County, Nebraska.

What is the ZIP code of Olean, NE?

The ZIP code for Olean is 68633.

What is the nearest town to Olean?

Howells, 3.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Olean?

Yes. The closest is Crowell: US 275: Scribner: Junction, 12.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Olean?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Olean?

January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Olean?

About 28.8 inches (731 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Olean?

Yes, about 24 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Olean?

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

What climate does Olean have?

Monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa).

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