Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Harrisburg, NE Climate
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- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 16.5"
- Annual precip
- 119d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Nebraska averages 47°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 16.5"
- annual precipitation · 47" snow
- 119 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
47°F (9°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
16.5"
Annual Snow
46.6"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.5"
Plus 46.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Harrisburg) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Harrisburg area.
How Harrisburg compares to every U.S. city
Harrisburg's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Harrisburg
MethodologyHarrisburg's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3" | 5.5" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5" | 8.2" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0" | 7.1" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8" | 6.0" | 19.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7" | 1.6" | 6.1 | 0.6 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 5.1 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.3 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 12.7 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4" | 0.6" | 3.2 | 4.5 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4" | 4.2" | 17.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7" | 5.0" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5" | 8.4" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 5.5"
4.1 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 8.2"
5.3 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
Snow: 7.1"
5.6 days with precipitation
April 1.8"
Snow: 6.0"
8.7 days with precipitation
May 2.7"
Snow: 1.6"
10.4 days with precipitation
June 2.4"
9.2 days with precipitation
July 1.9"
7.4 days with precipitation
August 1.8"
6.6 days with precipitation
September 1.4"
Snow: 0.6"
5.7 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 4.2"
6.4 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 5.0"
4.2 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 8.4"
4.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
119 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,936
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
540
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Harrisburg's climate means for you
Harrisburg runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 119 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,936 heating and 540 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: Harrisburg, NE
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Harrisburg, Nebraska as a location with an annual average temperature of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00253605, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Harrisburg should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 16.5 inches, with 46.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 119 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 24 and the first fall freeze near September 20. And on the energy front, 6,936 heating degree days and 540 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Harrisburg scores 49/100 (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 December-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 Harrisburg, NE? ▼
The average annual temperature in Harrisburg, Nebraska is 47°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Harrisburg get? ▼
Harrisburg receives 16.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 46.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Harrisburg? ▼
Harrisburg has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Harrisburg? ▼
Harrisburg has approximately 119 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 24 and the first fall freeze around September 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Harrisburg? ▼
Harrisburg has 6,936 heating degree days and 540 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 Harrisburg climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00253605 near Harrisburg.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00253605. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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