Big Springs, Nebraska has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 2.2 °C (low) to 17.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 441.2 Millimeters. Big Springs is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.8 °C | 4.7 °C | 8.64 mm |
| February | -8.4 °C | 6.3 °C | 9.91 mm |
| March | -3.8 °C | 12.2 °C | 22.61 mm |
| April | 1 °C | 16.8 °C | 50.55 mm |
| May | 6.8 °C | 22 °C | 66.8 mm |
| June | 12.9 °C | 28.3 °C | 73.66 mm |
| July | 16.1 °C | 31.6 °C | 66.29 mm |
| August | 14.8 °C | 30.4 °C | 51.82 mm |
| September | 9.3 °C | 26.6 °C | 36.58 mm |
| October | 1.7 °C | 18.6 °C | 33.78 mm |
| November | -4.9 °C | 11.2 °C | 11.94 mm |
| December | -9.6 °C | 5.2 °C | 8.64 mm |
| Annual | 2.2 °C | 17.8 °C | 441.22 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |