Bassett, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.3 °F (low) to 60.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 25.2 Inches. Bassett 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 | 12.4 °F | 34.0 °F | 0.5 in. |
| February | 15.7 °F | 37.6 °F | 0.71 in. |
| March | 24.5 °F | 48.5 °F | 1.25 in. |
| April | 34.5 °F | 58.3 °F | 2.96 in. |
| May | 45.6 °F | 69.5 °F | 4.0 in. |
| June | 56.2 °F | 79.7 °F | 3.99 in. |
| July | 61.6 °F | 86.6 °F | 3.0 in. |
| August | 59.3 °F | 84.5 °F | 2.9 in. |
| September | 49.9 °F | 76.7 °F | 2.51 in. |
| October | 36.6 °F | 62.5 °F | 2.06 in. |
| November | 24.4 °F | 48.1 °F | 0.77 in. |
| December | 15.3 °F | 36.3 °F | 0.57 in. |
| Annual | 36.3 °F | 60.2 °F | 25.22 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 |