Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Valentine Miller Fld, NE Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 20.9"
- Annual precip
- 140d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Valentine Miller Fld
Valentine Miller Fld, Nebraska averages 49°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 20.9"
- annual precipitation · 34" snow
- 140 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
49°F (10°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
20.9"
Annual Snow
34.2"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
20.9"
Plus 34.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Valentine Miller Fld) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Valentine Miller Fld area.
How Valentine Miller Fld compares to every U.S. city
Valentine Miller Fld'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 Valentine Miller Fld
MethodologyValentine Miller Fld'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 (3°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.3" | 4.4" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6" | 6.5" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0" | 6.0" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5" | 5.6" | 14.1 | 0.1 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5" | 0.1" | 3.4 | 1.5 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.3 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.6 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.4 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 5.8 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4" | 2.0" | 13.0 | 0.6 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6" | 4.6" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4" | 5.0" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 4.4"
4.9 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 6.5"
5.7 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
Snow: 6.0"
6.9 days with precipitation
April 2.5"
Snow: 5.6"
9.6 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
Snow: 0.1"
11.8 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
11.2 days with precipitation
July 2.8"
9.3 days with precipitation
August 2.0"
8.1 days with precipitation
September 1.7"
6.8 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 2.0"
7.2 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 4.6"
4.8 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 5.0"
4.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
140 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,691
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
927
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69% | 9.3 | 54% | 31% |
| February | 66% | 10.3 | 53% | 30% |
| March | 58% | 11.4 | 49% | 31% |
| April | 57% | 11.3 | 48% | 29% |
| May | 62% | 10.3 | 51% | 24% |
| June | 60% | 10.0 | 65% | 9% |
| July | 60% | 9.0 | 65% | 11% |
| August | 57% | 10.0 | 71% | 10% |
| September | 59% | 10.0 | 66% | 19% |
| October | 61% | 10.0 | 60% | 26% |
| November | 66% | 9.8 | 62% | 25% |
| December | 70% | 9.6 | 58% | 28% |
What Valentine Miller Fld's climate means for you
Valentine Miller Fld runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 140 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,691 heating and 927 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: Valentine Miller Fld, NE
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Valentine Miller Fld, Nebraska as a location with an annual average temperature of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00024032, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Valentine Miller Fld averages 20.9 inches of precipitation annually, with 34.2 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 140 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 12 and the first fall freeze near September 29. Turning to energy use, 6,691 heating degree days and 927 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Valentine Miller Fld scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Valentine Miller Fld, NE? ▼
The average annual temperature in Valentine Miller Fld, Nebraska is 49°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 11°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Valentine Miller Fld get? ▼
Valentine Miller Fld receives 20.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 34.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Valentine Miller Fld? ▼
Valentine Miller Fld 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 Valentine Miller Fld? ▼
Valentine Miller Fld has approximately 140 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Valentine Miller Fld? ▼
Valentine Miller Fld has 6,691 heating degree days and 927 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 Valentine Miller Fld climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00024032 near Valentine Miller Fld.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024032. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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