Orleans, NE weather

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

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Orleans weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orleans

What is the weather usually like in Orleans?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°31°52°74°95°39°14°Jan44°18°Feb56°27°Mar65°37°Apr74°49°May85°60°Jun90°65°Jul88°63°Aug81°53°Sep68°39°Oct53°27°Nov42°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.5"Feb1.3"Mar2.4"Apr4.1"May3.6"Jun4.1"Jul3.2"Aug1.6"Sep1.9"Oct0.8"Nov0.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HARLAN CO LAKE, NE US (USC00253595), adjusted for the elevation of Orleans.

Orleans weather month by month

January
39° 14°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
February
44° 18°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
March
56° 27°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
65° 37°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
May
74° 49°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 60°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
90° 65°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
88° 63°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
81° 53°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
68° 39°F
1.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
November
53° 27°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
December
42° 18°F
0.8 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Orleans through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:56 AM5:38 PM9 h 41 min
February7:28 AM6:14 PM10 h 46 min
March7:47 AM7:45 PM11 h 58 min
April6:57 AM8:17 PM13 h 20 min
May6:20 AM8:48 PM14 h 27 min
June6:06 AM9:10 PM15 h 4 min
July6:20 AM9:07 PM14 h 47 min
August6:48 AM8:36 PM13 h 48 min
September7:17 AM7:48 PM12 h 30 min
October7:47 AM6:59 PM11 h 12 min
November7:22 AM5:22 PM10 h 0 min
December7:51 AM5:14 PM9 h 23 min

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

What is the weather like in Orleans?

Orleans has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer 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 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 24.7 inches (627 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Orleans is May–June and August–September. At 2,011 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 Orleans

What is the hottest month in Orleans?

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

What is the coldest month in Orleans?

January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Orleans?

About 24.7 inches (627 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Orleans?

Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Orleans?

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

What climate does Orleans have?

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

What is the weather like in Orleans in November?

Highs average 53°F and lows 27°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Orleans?

Around 7:22 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:22 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Orleans weather forecast come from?

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

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