Atkinson, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.7 °F (low) to 60.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 25.3 Inches. Atkinson is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.3 °F | 33.4 °F | 0.43 in. |
| February | 15.5 °F | 37.1 °F | 0.68 in. |
| March | 24.5 °F | 48.1 °F | 1.24 in. |
| April | 34.8 °F | 58.9 °F | 2.8 in. |
| May | 46.1 °F | 69.9 °F | 4.2 in. |
| June | 57.0 °F | 80.4 °F | 4.16 in. |
| July | 62.1 °F | 87.0 °F | 2.83 in. |
| August | 59.8 °F | 84.8 °F | 3.02 in. |
| September | 50.6 °F | 76.9 °F | 2.61 in. |
| October | 37.2 °F | 63.3 °F | 2.05 in. |
| November | 24.7 °F | 47.9 °F | 0.76 in. |
| December | 15.5 °F | 35.9 °F | 0.53 in. |
| Annual | 36.7 °F | 60.3 °F | 25.31 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |