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

Today's forecast for Nelson shows a low of 36 degrees Fahrenheit. A 40 percent chance of light rain before 3am.

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

The 7-day forecast for Nelson shows highs from 48 to 55 degrees and lows from 19 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 1 day with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Nelson, NE this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Nelson this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (40% chance).

How accurate is the Nelson weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Nelson 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.

Nelson, NE Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - High Wind Warning

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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47°F
Feels Like 47°F

Humidity 87% Dew Point 43°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.34 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 12.1 mi. S of central Nelson
at 10:49 PM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

40%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 48°F to 55°F. Mostly dry conditions with only one day showing rain chances.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 12°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 40°F with lows around 19°F.

This Date in Weather History

1884 - A three week blockade of snow began at Portland, OR. A record December total of 34 inches was received.

Nelson, NE 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Night: A 40 percent chance of light rain before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Patchy blowing dust between 10am and 4pm. Sunny, with a temperature rising to near 39 by 9am, then falling to around 32 during the remainder of the day. Windy, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Wednesday Dec 24

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

About Nelson, NE

Nelson is a city in and the county seat of Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 488 at the 2010 census. The city was named from the middle name of one Horatio Nelson Wheeler, the original owner of the town site.

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