Craig, Nebraska Weather
Craig, Nebraska — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Craig, Burt County.
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About Craig, Nebraska
Craig rests on the high plains, where the land unfolds in broad, sweeping gestures under a vast sky. It lies 25.3 miles north-north-east of Fremont, NE (from Fremont, NE: bearing 16°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west of Tekamah. The terrain here is a study in subtle resilience, characterized by gentle swells and shallow draws that channel the infrequent rains toward the meandering Elkhorn River. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch to the horizon, their green and gold textures shifting with the sun's slow arc, punctuated by the dark, weathered wood of farmsteads and the occasional stand of cottonwoods that gather along the waterways. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent of sun-baked earth and distant grasses, a fragrance that speaks of the open country. The roots of Craig run deep into the rich agricultural heritage of Burt County, a story etched into the very soil that sustains its livelihood. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile bottomlands, the local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with grain farming and cattle ranching forming the backbone of its prosperity. While few grand monuments mark its history, the quiet industriousness of its residents and the enduring rhythm of the seasons are its true landmarks. Life in Craig moves with a deliberate, unhurried pace, the days measured by the demands of the fields and the quiet camaraderie of its people, a character shaped by the enduring spirit of the Nebraska prairie.
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| Location | Craig, Burt County, Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 41.785547°N, 96.363911°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 68019 |
| Area Code | 402, 531 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Craig, Nebraska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Craig, Nebraska, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Craig includes coordinates 41.785547°N, 96.363911°W, situated in Burt County. ZIP code 68019. Telephone area code: 402, 531. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
