Kearney, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.6 °F (low) to 62.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 25.6 Inches. Kearney 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 | 14.9 °F | 36.2 °F | 0.51 in. |
| February | 17.9 °F | 40.2 °F | 0.61 in. |
| March | 26.8 °F | 51.9 °F | 1.45 in. |
| April | 37.0 °F | 62.1 °F | 2.64 in. |
| May | 48.2 °F | 71.8 °F | 4.35 in. |
| June | 59.2 °F | 82.7 °F | 3.89 in. |
| July | 63.8 °F | 87.0 °F | 3.46 in. |
| August | 61.4 °F | 84.6 °F | 3.1 in. |
| September | 52.0 °F | 78.2 °F | 1.88 in. |
| October | 38.7 °F | 65.2 °F | 2.07 in. |
| November | 26.0 °F | 51.0 °F | 1.0 in. |
| December | 17.3 °F | 38.9 °F | 0.68 in. |
| Annual | 38.6 °F | 62.5 °F | 25.64 in. |
| 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 : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |