Chappell, Nebraska has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 1.9 °C (low) to 17.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 483.1 Millimeters. Chappell 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 | 4.9 °C | 8.38 mm |
| February | -8.5 °C | 6.4 °C | 10.41 mm |
| March | -4 °C | 12.1 °C | 25.65 mm |
| April | 0.6 °C | 16.5 °C | 49.78 mm |
| May | 6.4 °C | 21.7 °C | 76.71 mm |
| June | 12.3 °C | 28.2 °C | 88.65 mm |
| July | 15.7 °C | 31.8 °C | 67.06 mm |
| August | 14.3 °C | 30.6 °C | 65.02 mm |
| September | 8.9 °C | 26.2 °C | 38.86 mm |
| October | 1.3 °C | 18.3 °C | 33.27 mm |
| November | -5.1 °C | 11.1 °C | 11.94 mm |
| December | -9.6 °C | 5.2 °C | 7.37 mm |
| Annual | 1.9 °C | 17.8 °C | 483.1 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 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |