Population:                  390,007

Elevation:                    1060 feet above sea level

Land Area:                   115.7 square miles

Location:                     Located along the banks of the Missouri River at Nebraska’s eastern

                                    border.

Time Zone:                  Central Time Zone (when it’s noon in Omaha, its 1:00pm in New York

                                    and 10:00am in Los Angeles.  Omaha observes Daylight Savings

                                    time  April – October

Weather:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average temp. (°F)

21.6

27.8

39.2

51.3

62.2

72.2

76.7

74.4

65.5

53.2

38.0

25.6

High temperature (°F)

31.8

38.0

50.4

63.2

73.8

83.8

87.6

85.4

77.6

65.5

48.0

35.0

Low temperature (°F)

11.4

17.6

27.8

39.3

50.5

60.4

65.6

63.5

53.3

40.8

27.9

16.3

Precipitation (in)

0.7

0.8

2.1

2.9

4.3

4.0

3.8

3.2

3.1

2.3

1.7

1.0

 Climate:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Days with precip.

6

7

9

10

12

10

9

9

8

6

6

6

Wind speed (mph)

10.6

10.4

11.6

11.8

10.2

9.5

8.3

8.4

9.1

9.5

10.5

10.4

Morning humidity (%)

78

77

78

77

80

81

85

87

85

80

80

80

Afternoon humidity (%)

66

64

60

56

58

59

63

64

62

58

66

69

Sunshine (%)

55

53

54

58

61

67

74

70

68

65

51

48

Days clear of clouds

9

7

7

7

7

8

11

11

12

12

9

8

Partly cloudy days

8

7

8

8

10

11

11

10

8

8

7

8

Cloudy days

14

14

16

14

14

11

9

9

10

11

14

15

Snowfall (in)

7.2

6.6

6.5

1.1

0.1

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.4

2.9

5.6

Local Seasons

Making the most of Omaha is easy any time of the year.  Summer is the time for outdoor activities, including the popular Omaha Zoo. Not only is it home to over 600 species of animals, it also houses one of the largest aquariums located between Chicago and California.  With daytime temperatures in the mid 70’s F, it’s a great time for any outdoor activity.  With temperatures dropping in the fall, the scenery changes daily and is a perfect time to experience a brisk walk after a good meal at one of the many great restaurants in town.  Winters can be quite chilly with a good sprinkling of snow.   During this time of year, a great way to spend a day is to visit some of the many historical sites, including the birthplace of Gerald Ford, museums or an evening at the theatre.  With spring comes a rebirth of nature and a return to outdoor activities.  The Annual Spring Fever Craft Festival is a popular way to see just some of the many unique crafts of the area.  No matter what your interest, every time of year is a good time to visit this unique Nebraska city.

Getting There

By Air

Omaha Airport (Eppley Airfield)

4501 Abbott Drive

Omaha, Nebraska 68110

402-661-8000

Located four miles northeast of downtown Omaha

By Car

From Des Moines (125 miles; 2 hours 5 minutes) Take I-80 West (121 miles); Merge into I-29 N via Exit 1-A toward Sioux City (2.1 miles); Merge into US- 6W/I-480W to Omaha (.9 miles).

From Kansas City (181 miles; 2 hours 53 minutes) Take I-29N (174 miles); Merge onto I-480W via the exit on the left toward Omaha (7 miles) From Denver (540 miles; 8 hours 15 minutes) Take I-76E toward Ft. Morgan (182 miles); I-76E becomes I-80E to Omaha (349 miles); Merge onto I-480E toward Eppley Airfield/Downtown 3.5 miles); Exit Dodge/Harney, turn right to downtown (1 mile) From Sioux Falls (183 miles; 2 hours 47 minutes) Take I-29S (173.7 miles); Merge onto I-480 W via exit number 53B toward Omaha/Eppley Airfield/Carter Lake.

By Train

Amtrak

1003 S. Ninth St.

Omaha, Nebraska

402-342-1501 or 800-872-7245

By Bus

Greyhound

1601 JACKSON ST Omaha NE 68102

402-341-1906

Getting Around Town

Metro Area Transit

2222 Cuming St.

Omaha, Nebraska

402-341-0800.

MAT transports passengers within the Omaha metro area by bus, including wheelchair accessible buses on regular routes.

Shared Mobility Coach

402-345-6640

Wheelchair transportation and assistance for people with disabilities operates six days a week within a 60-mile radius of Omaha.

Attire

Most of the residents and visitors dress casually when enjoying Omaha's recreation and entertainment offerings. A sweater or a jacket is recommended from October - November. A heavy coat, scarf and boots may be wise from December - March. April thru May and September thru October provide some of the best weather with pleasant days and crisp nights.

National Holidays

New Year's Day: Jan. 1

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: 3rd Mon. in Jan.

President's Day:  3rd Mon. in Feb.

Memorial Day: last Mon. in May

Independence Day: July 4

Labor Day: 1st Mon. in Sept.

Thanksgiving Day:  4th Thurs. in Nov.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Dec. 24 and 25

New Year's Eve: Dec. 31