Weather in Omaha in May
In an average May, Omaha sees a daily high around 74°F and a low around 53°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 74°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 62°F to 85°F |
| Average low | 53°F |
| Typical low range | 43°F to 63°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
98°F
2018-05-27
Lowest
46°F
2013-05-02
Low
Highest
74°F
2006-05-28
Lowest
30°F
1997-05-13
Feels-like
Highest
122°F
1989-05-29
Lowest
20°F
1997-05-13
Humidity
Highest
18.6 g/m³
1991-05-28
Lowest
3.4 g/m³
1980-05-08
Wind
Highest
30 mph
2025-05-16
Lowest
3 mph
2021-05-31
Gust
Highest
55 mph
2025-05-16
Lowest
9 mph
2003-05-26
Precip
Wettest
11.53 in
1996
Driest
1.78 in
2006
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