Gordon, Nebraska has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 1.1 °C (low) to 15.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 501.9 Millimeters. Gordon is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. 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 | -10.4 °C | 2.3 °C | 10.67 mm |
| February | -9.4 °C | 3.7 °C | 14.22 mm |
| March | -4.7 °C | 9.8 °C | 28.19 mm |
| April | -0.2 °C | 14.2 °C | 55.88 mm |
| May | 5.5 °C | 19.8 °C | 76.96 mm |
| June | 11.4 °C | 26.3 °C | 93.47 mm |
| July | 14.9 °C | 30.7 °C | 66.04 mm |
| August | 13.4 °C | 29.9 °C | 48.01 mm |
| September | 8 °C | 24.9 °C | 39.12 mm |
| October | 0.8 °C | 16.4 °C | 40.39 mm |
| November | -5.5 °C | 9.1 °C | 16.76 mm |
| December | -10.1 °C | 2.8 °C | 12.19 mm |
| Annual | 1.1 °C | 15.8 °C | 501.9 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 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |