Omaha · December
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 39°F, low 23°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
39° / 23°F
Humidity
70%
Rain days
7/mo
Wind
13 mph
What December feels like in Omaha
Sunrise
08:41
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:57
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Omaha in December
The kit for December in Omaha: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-11° avg high
0 rain days
Omaha in November →
December
39°F avg high
7 rain days
Best: midday
vs January
+5° avg high
0 rain days
Omaha in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Omaha in December?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Omaha in December?+
Average high 39°F, average low 23°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Omaha?+
Compared to November (avg high 50°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 34°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Omaha in December?+
Expect about 7 measurable rain days in December, on average.