Weather in Wood River, NE
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 68883
Patchy rain nearby
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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75°10% rain3-day weather forecast
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Weather insights for today
There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 39%.
It feels like 53°F with winds near 10 mph.
71°F, 7% rain chance and 7 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 18 mph.
Current temperature is 57°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 39%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Wood River
Nebraska has a continental Great Plains climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and a spring and summer severe-storm season.
Wood River is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.82°N latitude and 98.60°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.
Wood River weather today
Patchy rain nearby and 57°F in Wood River, NE. Today's high is 78°F with a 55% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 18 mph. Relative humidity is 92%, pressure is 29.91 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Wood River
Sunrise is at 07:26 AM and sunset is at 07:25 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 71°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 21%.