Ogallala, Nebraska Weather
Ogallala, Nebraska — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Ogallala, Keith County.
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About Ogallala, Nebraska
Ogallala sits on the high plains, a place where the sky feels vast enough to swallow mountains. It lies 140.9 miles west-north-west of Kearney, NE (from Kearney, NE: bearing 283°T), and is situated 19.8 miles north of Grant. The land rolls in broad, sweeping gestures, the prairie grasses whispering secrets to the wind that perpetually combs across the landscape. Here, the earth is a palette of ochre and pale gold, punctuated by the deep green of cottonwoods that cluster near the water's edge, their leaves catching the sunlight like a thousand tiny mirrors. The air, even in the midday heat, carries a crispness, a hint of distant snowmelt from ranges unseen, and the scent of dry earth and wild sage. As dusk descends, the horizon ignites in a slow, magnificent burn of color, painting the clouds in hues of rose and amethyst, a silent, breathtaking spectacle that dwarfs the small cluster of buildings below. The founding of Ogallala is intrinsically linked to the great cattle drives that once thundered across these plains, the town serving as a vital shipping point for herds destined for eastern markets. This legacy echoes in the very grain of the place, a spirit of rugged self-reliance and hard work that underpins its current economy, still largely agricultural, with grains and livestock forming the backbone. Yet, Ogallala is also defined by the shimmering expanse of Lake McConaughy, a man-made jewel that draws visitors from far and wide for its sandy beaches and cool, inviting waters. This juxtaposition of arid prairie and abundant lake creates a unique character, a place where the quiet contemplation of the plains meets the lively energy of summer recreation, a testament to the adaptability and enduring spirit of the people who call Ogallala home.
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| Location | Ogallala, Keith County, Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 41.128048°N, 101.719618°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 69153 |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ogallala, Nebraska Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ogallala, 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 Ogallala includes coordinates 41.128048°N, 101.719618°W, situated in Keith County. ZIP code 69153. Telephone area code: 308. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
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.
