Homestead National Historical Park, NE

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Homestead National Historical Park, Beatrice, Nebraska. Taken in July 2022.
Homestead National Historical Park, Beatrice, Nebraska. Taken in July 2022.. Image by Ser Amantio di Nicolao via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Today’s Forecast:

☁
69°F
High: 69° | Low: 62°
Current Temperature
Partly Cloudy
Station: KBIE
Observed at: 8:35 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 92%
Tonight:A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday:Patchy fog between 7am and 8am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 9am. Partly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Fair
  65 /100

Fair for hiking. High near 73°F. Low rain risk (15%). Light wind (7 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 72°F. Low rain risk (28%). Light wind (7 mph).

🚲 Biking

Fair
  65 /100

Fair for biking. High near 73°F. Low rain risk (15%). Light wind (7 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 92/100
Excellent for biking. High near 72°F. Risk of rain (28%). Light wind (7 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Fair
  65 /100

Fair for outdoor events / activities. High near 73°F. Low rain risk (15%). Light wind (7 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 47/100
Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 72°F. Risk of rain (28%). Light wind (7 mph).

About Homestead National Historical Park

Homestead National Historical Park is a Nebraska destination for an NPS tallgrass-prairie and historic landscape with trails and outdoor programs.

Make the Most of a Homestead National Historical Park 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 Homestead National Historical Park

  • 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:

  • Beatrice
  • Cub Creek
  • Freeman School
  • Rock Creek Station
  • Big Blue River
  • Gage County prairie

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Homestead National Historical Park day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Homestead National Historical Park

☁
69°F
High: 69° | Low: 62°
Current Temperature
Partly Cloudy
Station: KBIE
Observed at: 8:35 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 92%
Sun 🌫
74° 63°
15%
Mon 🌧
74° 65°
28%
Tue ⛈
74° 64°
94%
Wed 🌧
72° 63°
71%
Thu ⛈
72° 57°
61%
Fri ⛈
70° 57°
27%
Sat ⛅
70° --°
13%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

74° Sun 74° Mon 74° Tue 72° Wed 72° Thu 70° Fri 70° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

63° Sun 65° Mon 64° Tue 63° Wed 57° Thu 57° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sun 100 Mon 21 Tue 21 Wed 21 Thu 65 Fri 100 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 9:41 pm CDT

Homestead National Historical Park Weather by Season

Winter

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

Spring

Spring at Homestead National Historical Park 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 Homestead National Historical Park 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. Eastern humidity can raise heat stress.

Fall

Fall at Homestead National Historical Park usually offers cooler air and fewer insects, but daylight shortens quickly and early freezes are possible. Watch for hunting activity, wet leaves, early ice, and changing campground services.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: about 50–53°F using the nearest practical regional climate context.
  • Annual snowfall: often 20–30 inches, with exposed prairie drifting.
  • 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.