Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, NE

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Agate Fossil Beds National Monument outdoor landscape in Nebraska
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument outdoor landscape in Nebraska. Image by xiquinhosilva via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
77°F
High: 81° | Low: 50°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KTOR
Observed at: 12:00 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 28%
Today:Sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight:Mostly clear. Low around 50, with temperatures rising to around 52 overnight. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday:Mostly sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  85 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 79°F. Low rain risk (28%). Light wind (15 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 64°F. Low rain risk (5%). Light wind (10 mph).

🚲 Biking

Good
  79 /100

Good for biking. High near 79°F. Risk of evening rain (28%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for biking. High near 64°F. Low rain risk (5%). Light wind (10 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Good
  82 /100

Good for outdoor events / activities. High near 79°F. Risk of evening rain (28%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 64°F. Low rain risk (5%). Light wind (10 mph).

About Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is a Nebraska destination for an NPS fossil, prairie, cultural, and Niobrara River valley destination.

Make the Most of an Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Day

Match the route, launch, campground, facility, or turnaround time to wind, severe-weather potential, temperature, water, smoke, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.

Weather Tips for Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, NE

  • Check official park, refuge, river, road, fire, and facility notices before leaving.
  • Turn around before exposed prairie, bluff, forest, or badlands terrain becomes unsafe in lightning, hail, heat, smoke, high wind, or poor visibility.
  • Expect fast-changing thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and powerful wind during Nebraska’s severe-weather season.
  • Carry water, sun protection, layers, navigation, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Harrison
  • Mitchell
  • Niobrara River
  • Fort Robinson
  • Scottsbluff
  • Sioux County grasslands

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of an Agate Fossil Beds National Monument day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

☀
77°F
High: 81° | Low: 50°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KTOR
Observed at: 12:00 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 28%
Sat ☀
81° 50°
0%
Sun ⛅
79° 54°
8%
Mon ⛈
77° 49°
28%
Tue 🌧
70° 46°
24%
Wed ⛅
72° 46°
8%
Thu ☀
70° 46°
6%
Fri ⛅
74° 45°
2%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

81° Sat 79° Sun 77° Mon 70° Tue 72° Wed 70° Thu 74° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

50° Sat 54° Sun 49° Mon 46° Tue 46° Wed 46° Thu 45° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Sat 75 Sun 65 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 7:55 pm CDT

Weather by Season

Winter

Winter brings cold snaps, wind chill, snow, and icy roads around Agate Fossil Beds National Monument. Services may be reduced, and exposed trails or rural roads can become icy even when snow cover is limited.

Spring

Spring at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is changeable, with strong wind, thunderstorms, muddy access, and rapid temperature swings. Trails and unpaved roads can remain soft after rain or late snow.

Summer

Summer at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument brings the broadest access, along with heat, lightning, hail, severe storms, and intense sun. Start exposed outings early and keep a storm-safe retreat within reach. Carry extra water and fuel because services are limited.

Fall

Fall at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument usually offers cooler air and fewer insects, but daylight shortens quickly and early freezes are possible. Account for hunting seasons, fire danger, remote-road conditions, and sudden Panhandle or Sandhills snow.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: about 47–51°F using the nearest practical regional climate context.
  • Annual snowfall: often 30–45 inches, with upslope storms, drifting, and rapid melt.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: late spring and early summer usually bring the most precipitation and severe-storm exposure.
  • Driest season: late fall and winter are generally driest, though snow and upslope events vary by region.
  • Best outdoor window: May through October for the main warm-season activities.