Local weather forecast

Weather in Wakefield, NE

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 68784

Patchy rain nearby
Now58°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low66° / 55°
Rain chance93%
Wind13 mph
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Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby58°44% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby59°34% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby60°31% rain
12 PMOvercast62°27% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby63°27% rain
2 PMLight rain shower65°49% rain
3 PMOvercast65°26% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby65°39% rain
5 PMLight rain shower65°73% rain
6 PMLight rain shower66°47% rain
7 PMLight rain shower63°52% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby63°35% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
66° 55°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 93%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
68° 61°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 68%Gust 8 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
74° 60°Overcast
Rain 24%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like52°F
Humidity96%
Pressure29.95 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph SSE
Wind gusts25 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:19 AM
Sunset07:18 PM
Moonrise07:07 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour6 PM · 66°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 58°F
Highest rain chance5 PM · 73%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 25 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 73% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 52°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

65°F, 26% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 25 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 58°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 73%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Wakefield

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

Wakefield is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 42.27°N latitude and 96.86°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.

Wakefield weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 58°F in Wakefield, NE. Today's high is 66°F with a 93% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Relative humidity is 96%, pressure is 29.95 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Wakefield

Sunrise is at 07:19 AM and sunset is at 07:18 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 68°F and a low near 61°F. The maximum rain chance is 68%.

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