Crawford, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 1.3 °C (low) to 16.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 514.3 Millimeters. Crawford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10 °C | 4 °C | 11.18 mm |
| February | -9.2 °C | 5.2 °C | 16.76 mm |
| March | -4.4 °C | 11 °C | 37.08 mm |
| April | -0.2 °C | 15.4 °C | 65.53 mm |
| May | 5.7 °C | 20.6 °C | 84.07 mm |
| June | 11.3 °C | 26.8 °C | 75.95 mm |
| July | 15.1 °C | 31.5 °C | 70.36 mm |
| August | 13.8 °C | 30.8 °C | 37.59 mm |
| September | 8.2 °C | 25.8 °C | 38.86 mm |
| October | 0.9 °C | 17.6 °C | 42.93 mm |
| November | -5.4 °C | 10.1 °C | 17.27 mm |
| December | -9.9 °C | 4.3 °C | 16.76 mm |
| Annual | 1.3 °C | 16.9 °C | 514.34 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |