Martell, Nebraska Weather
Martell, Nebraska — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Martell, Lancaster County.
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About Martell, Nebraska
Martell lies under a vast, ever-shifting Nebraska sky, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, enduring strength. It lies 12.2 miles south-south-west of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 203°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west of Hickman. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, rolling plains that rise and fall like the slow breath of a sleeping giant, the earth a deep, rich loam that promises fertility. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch to horizons softened by the hazy distance, their green and gold a vibrant counterpoint to the pale blue expanse above. A gentle breeze, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and ripening grain, rustles through the tall grasses that fringe the agricultural expanses, hinting at the wilder, untamed spaces that still persist. The air itself often feels clean and sharp, especially in the early mornings when a cool dampness clings to the landscape before surrendering to the sun's steady climb. The history of Martell is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring patterns of agriculture and the quiet persistence of its people. This is a place shaped by the plow, where generations have worked the soil that sustains them, its economy deeply rooted in the bounty of the land. The landscape tells a story of homesteaders and farmers, individuals who carved their livelihoods from the prairie, their efforts visible in the straight lines of fields and the sturdy simplicity of farmsteads. While no single grand attraction defines Martell, its character is found in the everyday rhythm of life, the unhurried pace that allows for neighborly conversation and a deep connection to the cycles of nature. The very essence of Martell is in this quiet dedication, a resilience born from the earth and the unwavering spirit of those who call it home.
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| Location | Martell, Lancaster County, Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 40.637502°N, 96.758632°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 68404 |
| Area Code | 402 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Martell, Nebraska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Martell, 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 Martell includes coordinates 40.637502°N, 96.758632°W, situated in Lancaster County. ZIP code 68404. Telephone area code: 402. 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.
