Late winter · Weather & things to do
Omaha in February
Omaha warms up: highs climb to 35°F (2°C), from 31°F in January, with lows of 16°F (-9°C) and about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 49/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 35°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 16°F (-9°C)
- Rain or snow
- 0.9 in (24 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Highs only reach about 35°F (2°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C), so expect frost and ice.
Precipitation is light, about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow, and since the average temperature is below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are September & October.
- Comfort holds steady from January (49 → 49/100).
- Our Kansas City to Omaha route recommends Apr – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 16°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Omaha in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Block 16
Downtown counter-service spot with creative burgers and daily specials.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 35°F.
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
S-curved bridge where you can stand with one foot in Nebraska and one in Iowa.
Upstream Brewing Company
Old Market brewpub in a 1903 firehouse, brewing since 1996.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
The Durham Museum
History museum inside Omaha's Art Deco Union Station, with a working soda fountain.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 35°F.
Joslyn Art Museum
Free art museum in an Art Deco building with a recent glass-pavilion expansion.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Nearby in February
- Des Moines in February~122 mi · highs 35°F, 1.1 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lawrence in February~162 mi · highs 42°F, 1.5 in rain or snow · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Kansas City in February~165 mi · highs 41°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Decorah in February~255 mi · highs 29°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown Omaha & the Old Market and Midtown Omaha.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Omaha in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Omaha?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 49/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are September & October. Expect highs of 35°F (2°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow. Our Kansas City to Omaha route recommends Apr – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Omaha in February?
Average highs are 35°F (2°C) and average lows 16°F (-9°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Omaha in February?
Not much: about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 32.0 in (814 mm).
What should I pack for Omaha in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 16°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Omaha in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.