Local weather forecast

Weather in Dawson, NE

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 68337

Light rain shower
Now68°F

Light rain shower

High / Low71° / 59°
Rain chance89%
Wind17 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight rain shower68°45% rain
12 PMLight rain shower70°51% rain
1 PMLight rain shower71°39% rain
2 PMLight rain shower70°56% rain
3 PMLight rain shower69°44% rain
4 PMLight rain shower70°50% rain
5 PMOvercast69°26% rain
6 PMLight rain shower69°57% rain
7 PMLight rain shower69°54% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby70°59% rain
9 PMLight rain shower69°79% rain
10 PMLight rain shower68°71% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
71° 59°Light rain shower
Rain 89%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
74° 62°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 77%Gust 13 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
76° 63°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like61°F
Humidity74%
Pressure29.99 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind17 mph S
Wind gusts26 mph
Precipitation0.03 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:14 AM
Sunset07:14 PM
Moonrise07:04 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 PM · 71°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 62°F
Highest rain chance9 PM · 79%
Strongest gusts12 AM · 33 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 79% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 61°F with winds near 17 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

69°F, 26% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 28 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 68°F, wind 17 mph, rain chance up to 79%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

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

Local weather characteristics in Dawson

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

Dawson is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.13°N latitude and 95.83°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.

Dawson weather today

Light rain shower and 68°F in Dawson, NE. Today's high is 71°F with a 89% rain chance. Winds are around 17 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 74%, pressure is 29.99 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Dawson

Sunrise is at 07:14 AM and sunset is at 07:14 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 74°F and a low near 62°F. The maximum rain chance is 77%.

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