| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5b: -15°F to -10°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5a: -20°F to -15°F Zone 5b: -15°F to -10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | May 1 - May 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | |
| Ecoregion: | 27g - Platte River Valley | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 46 - 60 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 68601 - Columbus, NE | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 12 | 18 | 28 | 39 | 51 | 61 | 65 | 63 | 53 | 41 | 27 | 16 | 39 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 31 | 38 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 84 | 88 | 85 | 77 | 64 | 46 | 34 | 61 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .54 | .72 | 2.02 | 2.81 | 4.39 | 4.19 | 3.55 | 3.22 | 2.69 | 2.01 | 1.55 | .75 | 28.45 |