Kearney, United States experiences average highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Kearney, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Kearney, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Apr–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.8/10
Best: June, July, August, September, October
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 18°C / 7°C
Feels Like 16°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 56 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 62%
Wind Speed 24 km/h
Dew Point 5°C
Snow Days 4 days
Frost Days 16 days
Hottest Month
31°C
July
Avg Low20°C
Rain8days
Coldest Month
-7°C
January
Avg High3°C
Rain4days
Driest Month
4days
January
Avg High3°C
Avg Low-7°C
Windiest Month
28 km/h
April (Gusts 52)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:06
Daylight 15.1h
Sunset 21:10
Live conditions—
Kearney on the map · live conditions
Kearney, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Kearney
- Population
- 33K
- Elevation
- 656 m
- Coordinates
- 40.70°, -99.08°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 8 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 5 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 5°C
Avg Low -6°C
Rain 4 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 3°C / -7°C . Feb: 5°C / -6°C . Mar: 13°C / 0°C . Apr: 18°C / 5°C . May: 23°C / 11°C . Jun: 30°C / 18°C . Jul: 31°C / 20°C . Aug: 30°C / 19°C . Sep: 28°C / 16°C . Oct: 19°C / 8°C . Nov: 12°C / 2°C . Dec: 6°C / -4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 26 mm. Feb: 18 mm. Mar: 58 mm. Apr: 64 mm. May: 125 mm. Jun: 88 mm. Jul: 74 mm. Aug: 63 mm. Sep: 43 mm. Oct: 49 mm. Nov: 27 mm. Dec: 33 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 67%. Feb: 62%. Mar: 61%. Apr: 56%. May: 65%. Jun: 62%. Jul: 66%. Aug: 64%. Sep: 60%. Oct: 57%. Nov: 60%. Dec: 63%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 22 km/h . Feb: 23 km/h . Mar: 26 km/h . Apr: 28 km/h . May: 24 km/h . Jun: 24 km/h . Jul: 20 km/h . Aug: 21 km/h . Sep: 23 km/h . Oct: 25 km/h . Nov: 24 km/h . Dec: 23 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 7h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 7 days. Feb: 6 days. Mar: 4 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 1 days. Nov: 2 days. Dec: 5 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 19 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 31°C | Jul · 31°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -9°C | Jan · -7°C |
| Wettest month | Jun 2025 · 170 mm | May · 125 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 29 km/h | Apr · 28 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / -7°C | -2°C / -12°C | 4days (26 mm) Good | 6.9h Fair | 67% Muggy | 2.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 5°C / -6°C | 1°C / -12°C | 4days (18 mm) Good | 8.3h Good | 62% Muggy | 4.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 13°C / 0°C | 9°C / -5°C | 6days (58 mm) Good | 8.6h Good | 61% Muggy | 5.3 High | Poor | View Details |
| April | 18°C / 5°C | 15°C / 1°C | 8days (64 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 6.4 High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 23°C / 11°C | 21°C / 9°C | 13days (125 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 30°C / 18°C | 30°C / 18°C | 9days (88 mm) Wet | 12.6h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 31°C / 20°C | 33°C / 21°C | 8days (74 mm) Wet | 12.5h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 30°C / 19°C | 31°C / 20°C | 8days (63 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 16°C | 27°C / 15°C | 6days (43 mm) Good | 10.2h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 19°C / 8°C | 16°C / 4°C | 6days (49 mm) Good | 8.4h Good | 57% Moderate | 4.3 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 12°C / 2°C | 8°C / -3°C | 4days (27 mm) Good | 7.4h Good | 60% Moderate | 3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 6°C / -4°C | 1°C / -9°C | 4days (33 mm) Good | 6.8h Fair | 63% Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Kearney are June, July, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Kearney, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Kearney is July, with average daytime highs of 31°C (88°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Kearney is January, with average overnight lows of -7°C (20°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Kearney is May, averaging 125mm of precipitation across 13 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Kearney receives approximately 113 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Kearney.
The least favorable months to visit Kearney are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Kearney is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Kearney is 62%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Kearney receives snow. Months with snowfall average 4 snow days and 8 cm (3 in) of accumulation, with about 16 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Kearney are 24 km/h (15 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 28 km/h (17 mph) (gusts up to 52 km/h / 32 mph).
Kearney averages 8 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 46%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Kearney is 5°C (41°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Kearney has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Kearney ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 16°C (61°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Kearney. It earns a climate score of 8.9/10 with Excellent.
For June in Kearney, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 30°C (85°F) and 9 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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