What is today's weather forecast for Bancroft, NE?

Today's forecast for Bancroft shows a high of 22 degrees and a low of 19 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Bancroft, NE?

The 7-day forecast for Bancroft shows highs from 16 to 39 degrees and lows from -1 to 24 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Bancroft, NE this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Bancroft this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (70% chance), Tuesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Bancroft weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Bancroft forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Bancroft, NE Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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15°F
Feels Like 1°F

Humidity 70% Dew Point 7°F Wind S 13 MPH Barometer N/A

Solar Rad 374 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 20.7 mi. ENE of central Bancroft
at 1:15 PM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

70%

SunDec 7

-1

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 22°F to a low of 16°F mid-week, then warm to 39°F. Some precipitation possible with wintry mix on at least one day.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 35°F with lows around 15°F.

This Date in Weather History

1786 - The first of two great early December storms began. The storm produced 18 inches of snow at Morristown NJ, and twenty inches of snow at New Haven CT. It also resulted in high tides at Nantucket which did great damage.

Bancroft, NE 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 19. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Light southeast wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. East wind 9 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south after midnight.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Night: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

About Bancroft, NE

Bancroft is a village in Cuming County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 496 as of the 2020 census. John Neihardt, who later became Nebraska's poet laureate, lived in Bancroft for twenty years and wrote many of his works there. His study is preserved at the John G. Neihardt State Historic Site in the village.

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