Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Arthur, NE Climate
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- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 20.6"
- Annual precip
- 147d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Arthur
Arthur, Nebraska averages 49°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 20.6"
- annual precipitation · 33" snow
- 147 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
20.6"
Annual Snow
32.9"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
20.6"
Plus 32.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Arthur) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Arthur area.
How Arthur compares to every U.S. city
Arthur's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Arthur
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Arthur's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4" | 4.5" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5" | 6.0" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1" | 5.3" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2" | 5.8" | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4" | 0.5" | 2.8 | 1.1 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.2 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9" | 0.2" | 0.9 | 4.5 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4" | 2.2" | 12.4 | 0.1 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5" | 3.4" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3" | 5.0" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 4.5"
2.4 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 6.0"
3.2 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
Snow: 5.3"
4.2 days with precipitation
April 2.2"
Snow: 5.8"
6.8 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
Snow: 0.5"
9.9 days with precipitation
June 3.2"
9.7 days with precipitation
July 3.5"
8.5 days with precipitation
August 2.3"
6.9 days with precipitation
September 1.9"
Snow: 0.2"
6.1 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 2.2"
5.6 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 3.4"
2.7 days with precipitation
December 0.3"
Snow: 5.0"
2.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
147 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,645
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
780
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Arthur's climate means for you
Arthur runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 147 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,645 heating and 780 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Arthur, NE
Based on station USC00250365 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Arthur, Nebraska averages 49°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Arthur should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 20.6 inches, with 32.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 147 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 9 and the first fall freeze near October 3. And on the energy front, 6,645 heating degree days and 780 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Arthur scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Arthur, NE? ▼
The average annual temperature in Arthur, Nebraska is 49°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Arthur get? ▼
Arthur receives 20.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 32.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Arthur? ▼
Arthur has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Arthur? ▼
Arthur has approximately 147 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 9 and the first fall freeze around October 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Arthur? ▼
Arthur has 6,645 heating degree days and 780 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Arthur climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00250365 near Arthur.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00250365. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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