Local weather forecast

Weather in Cortland, NE

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 68331

Partly Cloudy
Now67°F

Partly Cloudy

High / Low75° / 58°
Rain chance80%
Wind16 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPartly Cloudy67°9% rain
12 PMPartly Cloudy71°9% rain
1 PMCloudy74°12% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby75°16% rain
3 PMOvercast74°15% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby72°20% rain
5 PMLight rain shower72°46% rain
6 PMLight rain shower75°57% rain
7 PMLight rain shower73°40% rain
8 PMPartly Cloudy70°14% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby70°29% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby68°74% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
75° 58°Light rain shower
Rain 80%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
70° 62°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 63%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
77° 62°Overcast
Rain 51%Gust 12 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like60°F
Humidity74%
Pressure29.94 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind16 mph S
Wind gusts22 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:18 AM
Sunset07:17 PM
Moonrise07:07 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour6 PM · 75°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 62°F
Highest rain chance10 PM · 74%
Strongest gusts8 PM · 30 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 74% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 60°F with winds near 16 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

71°F, 9% rain chance and 15 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 30 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 67°F, wind 16 mph, rain chance up to 74%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Local weather characteristics in Cortland

Nebraska has a continental Great Plains climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and a spring and summer severe-storm season.

Cortland is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.51°N latitude and 96.71°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Cortland weather today

Partly Cloudy and 67°F in Cortland, NE. Today's high is 75°F with a 80% rain chance. Winds are around 16 mph with gusts near 22 mph. Relative humidity is 74%, pressure is 29.94 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Cortland

Sunrise is at 07:18 AM and sunset is at 07:17 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 70°F and a low near 62°F. The maximum rain chance is 63%.

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