Holdrege, Nebraska Weather
Holdrege, Nebraska — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Holdrege, Phelps County.
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About Holdrege, Nebraska
Holdrege, Nebraska, unfolds across a landscape of broad, fertile plains, where the sky feels vast and the horizon stretches with an almost boundless promise. It lies 23.4 miles south-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 220°T), and is situated 19.3 miles south of Elm Creek. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a gentle rolling terrain that speaks of ancient glacial activity and the slow, persistent work of wind and water. In the summer, fields of corn and soybeans shimmer under the intense sun, their green depths punctuated by the golden tassels of ripening grain, a verdant quilt stitched across the earth. Evenings bring a softened light, a painterly diffusion that washes over the land in hues of apricot and rose, transforming the ordinary into something quietly magnificent. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the earthy aroma of cultivated soil and the distant whisper of prairie grasses. The story of Holdrege is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, an economy built on the rich soil that has sustained generations. Founded by Swedish immigrants who found solace and opportunity in these wide-open spaces, the legacy of their hard work and perseverance is etched into the very character of the community. The presence of the Cozad Canal, a significant engineering feat for its time, speaks to the ambition of early settlers in harnessing the power of water for irrigation and growth, a vital artery that continues to nourish the land. While agriculture remains the bedrock, Holdrege has also cultivated a diversified economy, with a notable presence in manufacturing and healthcare, demonstrating a steady evolution. The town square, with its solid brick buildings and the quiet hum of daily commerce, serves as the heart of this enduring spirit, a place where the rhythm of life feels grounded and purposeful.
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| Location | Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 40.440288°N, 99.369822°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 68949 |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Holdrege, Nebraska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Holdrege, 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 Holdrege includes coordinates 40.440288°N, 99.369822°W, situated in Phelps County. ZIP code 68949. Telephone area code: 308. 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.
