Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg 4 stations
Harrison, NE Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 15.8"
- Annual precip
- 107d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 4 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Harrison
Harrison, Nebraska averages 45°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 15.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 107 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
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
15.8"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Harrison) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Harrison area.
How Harrison compares to every U.S. city
Harrison's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Harrison
MethodologyHarrison'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 | 38°F (4°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3" | N/A | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5" | N/A | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1" | N/A | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0" | N/A | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8" | N/A | 9.1 | 0.2 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1" | N/A | 0.7 | 3.7 |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2" | N/A | 0.1 | 11.3 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5" | N/A | 0.4 | 9.2 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2" | N/A | 6.8 | 3.1 |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1" | N/A | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5" | N/A | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 8°F (-14°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4" | N/A | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
5.1 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
6.8 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
7.6 days with precipitation
April 2.0"
10.4 days with precipitation
May 2.8"
12.8 days with precipitation
June 2.1"
10.8 days with precipitation
July 2.2"
9.5 days with precipitation
August 1.5"
8.5 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
7.3 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
7.5 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
5.6 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
6.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
107 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,695
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
358
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Harrison's climate means for you
Harrison runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 107 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,695 heating and 358 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: Harrison, NE
In Harrison, Nebraska, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 29°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from 4 weather stations, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Harrison receives roughly 15.8 inches of precipitation each year, with seasonal snowfall possible. The frost-free season averages 107 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 27 and the first fall freeze near September 11. For energy use, 7,695 heating degree days and 358 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Harrison scores 44/100 (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 Harrison, NE? ▼
The average annual temperature in Harrison, Nebraska is 45°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Harrison get? ▼
Harrison receives 15.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Harrison? ▼
Harrison has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Harrison? ▼
Harrison has approximately 107 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 27 and the first fall freeze around September 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Harrison? ▼
Harrison has 7,695 heating degree days and 358 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 Harrison climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 4 weather stations near Harrison.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094077. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial
Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.