Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Kearney features a humid continental climate (Dfa). Temperatures typically range between -3 °C (26 °F) and 25 °C (78 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -32 °C (-26 °F) or can rise to as high as 40 °C (104 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 716 mm (28.2 inches) and receives 86 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Kearney enjoys an average of 3224 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 17 minutes to 15 hours 1 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Kearney are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 23 to 25 °C (74 - 78 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -3 to 0 °C (26 - 31 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Kearney experiences 105 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 125 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 16°C (61°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
| Mean maximum | 14°C (58°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
| Average high | 3°C (37°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
| Daily mean | -3°C (27°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
-0°C (31°F) |
| Average low | -8°C (19°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
| Mean minimum | -19°C (-1°F) |
-19°C (-3°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
-9°C (15°F) |
-16°C (3°F) |
| Minimum | -21°C (-5°F) |
-32°C (-26°F) |
-23°C (-9°F) |
-12°C (11°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
-15°C (5°F) |
-24°C (-10°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Kearney, Nebraska, United States with other places around the world.
Kearney usually has the most precipitation in March, May and October, with an average of 10 rainy days and 105 mm (4.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Kearney are January, February and November. On average, 21 mm (0.8 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 24 (0.9) | 19 (0.7) | 82 (3.2) | 47 (1.9) | 152 (6.0) | 65 (2.6) | 63 (2.5) | 79 (3.1) | 46 (1.8) | 80 (3.1) | 19 (0.8) | 40 (1.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 4 |
The sunniest months in Kearney are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 29 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Kearney: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 42 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 165 | 217 | 234 | 273 | 286 | 360 | 368 | 328 | 285 | 245 | 231 | 227 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 37m | 10h 39m | 11h 58m | 13h 19m | 14h 27m | 15h 1m | 14h 43m | 13h 42m | 12h 24m | 11h 3m | 9h 53m | 9h 17m |
Kearney experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Kearney UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Kearney. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Kearney's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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