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N Platte Exp Farm, NE Climate

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49°F
Avg annual temp
59/100
Comfort score
21.2"
Annual precip
160d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for N Platte Exp Farm

N Platte Exp Farm, Nebraska averages 49°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.

49°F
average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
59/100
comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
21.2"
annual precipitation · 28" 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

49°F (10°C)

Avg High

62°F

Avg Low

36°F

Annual Precip

21.2"

Annual Snow

28.3"

Comfort Score

59/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

59/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

49°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

21.2"

Plus 28.3" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (N Platte Exp Farm) 59.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the N Platte Exp Farm area.

How N Platte Exp Farm compares to every U.S. city

N Platte Exp Farm'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

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Above this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

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 N Platte Exp Farm

Methodology

Since 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. N Platte Exp Farm's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 37°F (3°C) 14°F (-10°C) 26°F (-4°C)
February 41°F (5°C) 16°F (-9°C) 29°F (-2°C)
March 52°F (11°C) 25°F (-4°C) 38°F (3°C)
April 61°F (16°C) 33°F (1°C) 47°F (8°C)
May 70°F (21°C) 45°F (7°C) 57°F (14°C)
June 81°F (27°C) 56°F (13°C) 68°F (20°C)
July 87°F (31°C) 61°F (16°C) 74°F (23°C)
August 85°F (30°C) 59°F (15°C) 72°F (22°C)
September 78°F (25°C) 50°F (10°C) 64°F (18°C)
October 64°F (18°C) 37°F (3°C) 50°F (10°C)
November 50°F (10°C) 24°F (-4°C) 37°F (3°C)
December 39°F (4°C) 16°F (-9°C) 27°F (-3°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 0.3"

Snow: 5.0"

4.0 days with precipitation

February 0.5"

Snow: 5.9"

4.6 days with precipitation

March 1.0"

Snow: 4.0"

6.1 days with precipitation

April 2.3"

Snow: 4.6"

8.6 days with precipitation

May 3.5"

Snow: 0.1"

10.8 days with precipitation

June 3.7"

10.3 days with precipitation

July 3.0"

8.6 days with precipitation

August 2.5"

7.3 days with precipitation

September 1.7"

Snow: 0.1"

6.1 days with precipitation

October 1.8"

Snow: 1.4"

6.4 days with precipitation

November 0.5"

Snow: 3.4"

4.0 days with precipitation

December 0.4"

Snow: 3.8"

3.4 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 10

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 3

50% probability date

Growing Season

160 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

6,541

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

794

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What N Platte Exp Farm's climate means for you

N Platte Exp Farm runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 160 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 6,541 heating and 794 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: N Platte Exp Farm, NE

In N Platte Exp Farm, Nebraska, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 36°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00256075, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.

Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in N Platte Exp Farm should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 21.2 inches, with 28.3 inches typically falling as snow. 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 3 and the first fall freeze near October 10. And on the energy front, 6,541 heating degree days and 794 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, N Platte Exp Farm scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in N Platte Exp Farm, NE?
The average annual temperature in N Platte Exp Farm, Nebraska is 49°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does N Platte Exp Farm get?
N Platte Exp Farm receives 21.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 28.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for N Platte Exp Farm?
N Platte Exp Farm 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 N Platte Exp Farm?
N Platte Exp Farm has approximately 160 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 3 and the first fall freeze around October 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in N Platte Exp Farm?
N Platte Exp Farm has 6,541 heating degree days and 794 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 N Platte Exp Farm climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00256075 near N Platte Exp Farm.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00256075. For informational purposes only.

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.