Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Culbertson, NE Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 22.5"
- Annual precip
- 160d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Culbertson
Culbertson, Nebraska averages 51°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 22.5"
- annual precipitation · 27" snow
- 160 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
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
22.5"
Annual Snow
26.5"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.5"
Plus 26.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Culbertson) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Culbertson area.
How Culbertson compares to every U.S. city
Culbertson'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 Culbertson
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Culbertson, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4" | 4.1" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6" | 5.1" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2" | 3.8" | 25.3 | 0.1 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4" | 2.7" | 12.7 | 0.4 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0" | 0.2" | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.0 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.9 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.4 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 7.3 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8" | 1.5" | 11.0 | 1.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7" | 3.5" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5" | 5.6" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 4.1"
2.9 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 5.1"
4.5 days with precipitation
March 1.2"
Snow: 3.8"
5.6 days with precipitation
April 2.4"
Snow: 2.7"
7.9 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
Snow: 0.2"
10.2 days with precipitation
June 3.4"
9.0 days with precipitation
July 3.5"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
7.7 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
6.1 days with precipitation
October 1.8"
Snow: 1.5"
6.0 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 3.5"
3.9 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 5.6"
3.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
160 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,003
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,097
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Culbertson's climate means for you
Culbertson runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 160 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,003 heating and 1,097 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: Culbertson, NE
Culbertson, Nebraska runs an annual average of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 37°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00252065, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Culbertson averages 22.5 inches of precipitation annually, with 26.5 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 160 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 2 and the first fall freeze near October 9. Turning to energy use, 6,003 heating degree days and 1,097 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Culbertson scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Culbertson, NE? ▼
The average annual temperature in Culbertson, Nebraska is 51°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Culbertson get? ▼
Culbertson receives 22.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 26.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Culbertson? ▼
Culbertson 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 Culbertson? ▼
Culbertson has approximately 160 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 2 and the first fall freeze around October 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Culbertson? ▼
Culbertson has 6,003 heating degree days and 1,097 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 Culbertson climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00252065 near Culbertson.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00252065. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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