Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Harlan CO Lake, NE Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 24.7"
- Annual precip
- 172d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Harlan CO Lake
Harlan CO Lake, Nebraska averages 52°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 24.7"
- annual precipitation · 15" snow
- 172 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
24.7"
Annual Snow
15.3"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
24.7"
Plus 15.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Harlan CO Lake) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Harlan CO Lake area.
How Harlan CO Lake compares to every U.S. city
Harlan CO Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Harlan CO Lake
MethodologyZooming out from Harlan CO Lake's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4" | 3.5" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5" | 4.2" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3" | 1.8" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4" | 0.6" | 9.4 | 0.2 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.3 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.8 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 6.0 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9" | 1.3" | 7.7 | 0.6 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 1.6" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8" | 2.3" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 3.5"
3.0 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 4.2"
3.2 days with precipitation
March 1.3"
Snow: 1.8"
4.1 days with precipitation
April 2.4"
Snow: 0.6"
8.3 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
10.4 days with precipitation
June 3.6"
8.9 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
8.8 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
8.7 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
6.0 days with precipitation
October 1.9"
Snow: 1.3"
5.3 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 1.6"
3.1 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
Snow: 2.3"
2.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
172 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,788
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,181
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Harlan CO Lake's climate means for you
Harlan CO Lake runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 172 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,788 heating and 1,181 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: Harlan CO Lake, NE
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Harlan CO Lake, Nebraska as a location with an annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00253595, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Harlan CO Lake averages 24.7 inches of precipitation annually, with 15.3 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 172 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 25 and the first fall freeze near October 14. Turning to energy use, 5,788 heating degree days and 1,181 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Harlan CO Lake scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Harlan CO Lake, NE? ▼
The average annual temperature in Harlan CO Lake, Nebraska is 52°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Harlan CO Lake get? ▼
Harlan CO Lake receives 24.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 15.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Harlan CO Lake? ▼
Harlan CO Lake has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Harlan CO Lake? ▼
Harlan CO Lake has approximately 172 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 25 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Harlan CO Lake? ▼
Harlan CO Lake has 5,788 heating degree days and 1,181 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 Harlan CO Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00253595 near Harlan CO Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00253595. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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