Homer, NE Climate


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Homer, NE has a mild climate throughout the year. During the summer months, temperatures can reach into the mid-80s, while in the winter they typically stay between 20 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 30 inches of rainfall annually along with approximately 35 days of snowfall each year. The spring and fall months are generally pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 50 to 60 degrees during the day and cooler temperatures at night. Overall, Homer enjoys a temperate climate that is suitable for many outdoor activities throughout the year.

Homer, Nebraska gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Homer averages 32 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 210 sunny days per year in Homer. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Homer gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 10
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Homer is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Nebraska.

8.8 Summer - 4.7 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Homer, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHomer, NebraskaUnited States
  28.9 in.38.1 in.
  31.7 in.27.8 in.
  82.5 days106.2 days
  210 days205 days
  86.1°85.8°
  9.9°21.7°
  77
  3.64.3
  1109 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Homer with an average high temperature of 86.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Nebraska. In Homer, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Homer are September, June and May.
In Homer, there are 22.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Nebraska.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Homer with an average of 9.9°. This is one of the coldest places in Nebraska.
In Homer, there are 155.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Nebraska.
In Homer, there are 18.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Nebraska.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Homer but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Homer with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 38% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 28.9 inches in Homer means that it is wetter than most places in Nebraska.
May is the rainiest month in Homer with 10.1 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.1 rainy days. There are 82.5 rainy days annually in Homer, which is rainier than most places in Nebraska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 31.7 inches in Homer means that it is snowier than most places in Nebraska. December is the snowiest month in Homer with 6.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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