Potter, Nebraska has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 0.9 °C (low) to 17.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 436.6 Millimeters. Potter 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 | -9.8 °C | 4.9 °C | 6.6 mm |
| February | -8.9 °C | 6.2 °C | 13.72 mm |
| March | -4.8 °C | 11.5 °C | 21.08 mm |
| April | -0.9 °C | 15.4 °C | 45.97 mm |
| May | 4.9 °C | 20.4 °C | 69.85 mm |
| June | 10.6 °C | 27.3 °C | 70.87 mm |
| July | 14.2 °C | 31.4 °C | 57.91 mm |
| August | 12.8 °C | 30.3 °C | 54.1 mm |
| September | 7.6 °C | 25.6 °C | 38.1 mm |
| October | 0.4 °C | 17.7 °C | 32.77 mm |
| November | -5.6 °C | 10.4 °C | 13.97 mm |
| December | -9.9 °C | 5.1 °C | 11.68 mm |
| Annual | 0.9 °C | 17.2 °C | 436.62 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 | Exceptional Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |