Why does Nebraska reach 100 degrees in the summer?

Another reason Nebraska gets so hot is that it is in the middle of the continent, with no big bodies of water to moderate the temperatures. read more

Triple-digit heat is not that uncommon in the summer across much of the Plains states. Geographical location, elevation and humidity are factors that determine where the hottest temperatures are most likely. The temperature can reach 100 degrees in parts of the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, but not very often. read more

But Nebraska does not hit 100 degrees in the summer on very many days, most of which are caused by longer periods of sunlight during the day, with lack of cold fronts coming from the more North-Eastern regions of the US. read more