Douglas, NE County has a humid continental climate. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures reaching into the upper 80s and low 90s, while winters are cold and snowy with temperatures that can dip into the single digits. The area typically receives around 30 inches of precipitation each year, with an average of 4-5 inches of snowfall annually. Winters tend to be milder than other parts of the state due to its location near the Missouri River Valley. Despite this, temperatures can still drop below zero during colder winter months.
Douglas County, Nebraska gets 31 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Douglas County averages 31 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Douglas County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Douglas County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 94 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 31 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 31 inches of snow a year