Opportunity, NE

Unincorporated community in Holt County, Nebraska

Opportunity is a small unincorporated community in Holt County, Nebraska. It is 11.9 miles SW of O'Neill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 68763.

Opportunity at a glance

State
Nebraska
County
Holt County
ZIP code
68763
Nearest town
O'Neill (11.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.5961, -98.5008

Weather in Opportunity now

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Opportunity weather by the hour

Opportunity weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Opportunity

What is the weather usually like in Opportunity?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°28°49°71°92°32°11°Jan36°14°Feb47°23°Mar58°34°Apr70°46°May81°57°Jun87°62°Jul85°59°Aug77°50°Sep62°36°Oct47°24°Nov34°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.7"Feb1.5"Mar2.9"Apr4.2"May3.5"Jun3.3"Jul3.1"Aug2.4"Sep2.3"Oct0.9"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Opportunity: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station O'NEILL, NE US (USC00256290), adjusted for the elevation of Opportunity.

Opportunity weather month by month

January
32° 11°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
February
36° 14°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow
March
47° 23°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow
April
58° 34°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
May
70° 46°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
June
81° 57°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 62°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
85° 59°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 50°F
2.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
62° 36°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
November
47° 24°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow
December
34° 15°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Opportunity through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:59 AM5:27 PM9 h 28 min
February7:28 AM6:07 PM10 h 38 min
March7:43 AM7:41 PM11 h 57 min
April6:50 AM8:17 PM13 h 26 min
May6:09 AM8:50 PM14 h 41 min
June5:54 AM9:15 PM15 h 21 min
July6:08 AM9:11 PM15 h 2 min
August6:39 AM8:37 PM13 h 57 min
September7:12 AM7:45 PM12 h 32 min
October7:46 AM6:53 PM11 h 7 min
November7:24 AM5:13 PM9 h 48 min
December7:55 AM5:03 PM9 h 7 min

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

What is the weather like in Opportunity?

Opportunity has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).

It gets about 25.9 inches (657 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Opportunity is June to 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 Opportunity

The closest live webcam is Paddock: US 281: Construction Trailer 8: Various, 16.4 miles NW of Opportunity.

Paddock: US 281: Construction Trailer 8: VariousPaddock · 16.4 mi NWOn Windy
Stafford › East: US 20: Inman: EastStafford · 17.9 mi SOn Windy
Spencer: US 281: South - EastSpencer · 19.1 mi NWOn Windy
Verdigre: NE 14 - Spur S54A: 14 looking northVerdigre · 24.1 mi EOn Windy
Butte › East: NE 11: East - EastButte · 28.0 mi NWOn Windy
Chambers: US 281: E of - IntersectionChambers · 28.1 mi SOn Windy
Brunswick › North: US 20: E of Royal: 14 looking northBrunswick · 29.6 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Map of Opportunity, NE

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Questions about Opportunity

Where is Opportunity, NE?

Opportunity is an unincorporated community in Holt County, Nebraska, 11.9 miles SW of O'Neill.

What county is Opportunity in?

Opportunity is in Holt County, Nebraska.

What is the ZIP code of Opportunity, NE?

The ZIP code for Opportunity is 68763.

What is the nearest town to Opportunity?

O'Neill, 11.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Opportunity?

Yes. The closest is Paddock: US 281: Construction Trailer 8: Various, 16.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Opportunity?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Opportunity?

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

How much does it rain in Opportunity?

About 25.9 inches (657 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Opportunity?

Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Opportunity?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Opportunity have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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