Minatare, Nebraska has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 1.5 °C (low) to 17.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 374.9 Millimeters. Minatare 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 | -9.6 °C | 4.6 °C | 6.86 mm |
| February | -8.4 °C | 6.3 °C | 9.91 mm |
| March | -4.1 °C | 11.8 °C | 19.56 mm |
| April | 0.3 °C | 16.1 °C | 40.39 mm |
| May | 6.3 °C | 21.6 °C | 73.41 mm |
| June | 11.8 °C | 28.2 °C | 69.6 mm |
| July | 15.2 °C | 32.2 °C | 39.62 mm |
| August | 13.8 °C | 31.1 °C | 32.51 mm |
| September | 8.2 °C | 26.2 °C | 34.29 mm |
| October | 0.7 °C | 18 °C | 27.69 mm |
| November | -5.5 °C | 10.6 °C | 11.94 mm |
| December | -10.2 °C | 4.8 °C | 9.14 mm |
| Annual | 1.5 °C | 17.6 °C | 374.92 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 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |