Weather in Friend, NE
Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 68359
Partly Cloudy
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70°42% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 42%.
It feels like 61°F with winds near 13 mph.
70°F, 11% rain chance and 10 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 23 mph.
Current temperature is 65°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 42%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Friend
Nebraska has a continental Great Plains climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and a spring and summer severe-storm season.
Friend is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.65°N latitude and 97.29°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.
Friend weather today
Partly Cloudy and 65°F in Friend, NE. Today's high is 74°F with a 84% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 19 mph. Relative humidity is 77%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Friend
Sunrise is at 07:20 AM and sunset is at 07:20 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Fog with a high near 69°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 45%.