Nelson, Missouri has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 6.6 °C (low) to 18.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1057.2 Millimeters. Nelson is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.2 °C | 3 °C | 40.39 mm |
| February | -5 °C | 6.1 °C | 50.29 mm |
| March | 0.4 °C | 12.2 °C | 72.39 mm |
| April | 6.1 °C | 18.7 °C | 112.27 mm |
| May | 12.3 °C | 23.8 °C | 133.1 mm |
| June | 17.6 °C | 28.8 °C | 124.21 mm |
| July | 19.7 °C | 30.9 °C | 116.33 mm |
| August | 18.3 °C | 30.3 °C | 99.82 mm |
| September | 13.3 °C | 26.4 °C | 102.62 mm |
| October | 6.8 °C | 19.8 °C | 85.85 mm |
| November | 0.8 °C | 12.1 °C | 68.58 mm |
| December | -4.4 °C | 5.5 °C | 51.31 mm |
| Annual | 6.6 °C | 18.1 °C | 1057.16 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |