Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Valley, NE Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 33.1"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Valley
Valley, Nebraska averages 52°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 33.1"
- annual precipitation · 32" snow
- 189 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
33.1"
Annual Snow
31.8"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
33.1"
Plus 31.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Valley) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Valley area.
How Valley compares to every U.S. city
Valley's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Valley
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Valley's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 7.4" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0" | 9.5" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8" | 5.0" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1" | 1.4" | 7.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7" | 0.1" | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.5 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4" | 1.0" | 4.9 | 0.4 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4" | 1.2" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3" | 6.2" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
Snow: 7.4"
6.1 days with precipitation
February 1.0"
Snow: 9.5"
6.6 days with precipitation
March 1.8"
Snow: 5.0"
8.5 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
Snow: 1.4"
10.6 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
Snow: 0.1"
13.0 days with precipitation
June 5.3"
11.3 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
9.2 days with precipitation
August 4.3"
10.0 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
8.0 days with precipitation
October 2.4"
Snow: 1.0"
7.6 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
Snow: 1.2"
5.8 days with precipitation
December 1.3"
Snow: 6.2"
6.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,941
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,203
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Valley's climate means for you
Valley runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,941 heating and 1,203 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: Valley, NE
An annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 42°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Valley, Nebraska. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00258795 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Valley averages 33.1 inches of precipitation annually, with 31.8 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 189 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 15 and the first fall freeze near October 21. Turning to energy use, 5,941 heating degree days and 1,203 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Valley scores 63/100 (Good), 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 Valley, NE? ▼
The average annual temperature in Valley, Nebraska is 52°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Valley get? ▼
Valley receives 33.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 31.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Valley? ▼
Valley has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Valley? ▼
Valley has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 15 and the first fall freeze around October 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Valley? ▼
Valley has 5,941 heating degree days and 1,203 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 Valley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00258795 near Valley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00258795. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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